The Richmond upon Thames School
About The Richmond upon Thames School
The Richmond upon Thames School holds a Good rating from Ofsted, with its most recent inspection in 2025 confirming that standards are maintained. The school's Progress 8 score of 0.06 is the most telling exam metric here, and it tells a story of solid but unspectacular academic performance. This score means pupils achieve broadly in line with the national average, but it sits well below the Richmond upon Thames local authority average of 0.41, placing the school 11th out of 12 secondary schools in the borough. The school's Attainment 8 score of 51.4 is respectable, and 61% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths. However, only 21.3% entered the EBacc and achieved that threshold, and the EBacc average point score of 4.59 suggests that while core subjects are fine, the breadth of academic study is not a particular strength here.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 152 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Mar 2025Latest monitoring visit (26 Mar 2025): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 24 Feb 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Richmond upon Thames School
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications