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The Vineyard School

Richmond upon Thames, TW10 6NEPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
85%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
53 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
🏆Top 10%
#769 of 13,686 nationally

About The Vineyard School

The Vineyard School’s headline metrics put it well ahead of the Richmond upon Thames local authority average for primary schools. While the LA average for pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined (KS2 RWM) sits at 76%, The Vineyard achieves 85% — a nine-point gap that places it 6th out of 38 primary schools in the borough, comfortably inside the top 10. That strong performance is consistent across individual subjects: 99% of pupils hit the expected standard in maths, compared with 96% in reading and 87% in writing. The school also punches above its weight at the higher standard, with 56% of pupils reaching that level in maths and 50% in reading, against 21% in writing. These results are especially notable given that only 6.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, a figure well below the national average, but the school’s academic profile suggests it is making strong use of its resources.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressFriars Stile Road, Richmond, Richmond upon Thames, TW10 6NE
HeadteacherFrances Bracegirdle
Local AuthorityRichmond upon Thames
Number of Pupils575
Free School Meals (FSM)6.1%
School Capacity575 / 630 (91% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 2 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
LibraryDining HallGymnasiumSensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

NetballCross CountryRoundersGymnasticsAthleticsFootballCricket

Clubs & Activities

CodingDramaEco ClubChoirGardeningChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyProfound LearningOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:15

Source: vineyard.richmond.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Vineyard School

The Vineyard School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.