Turing House School
96%
Capacity
1,006
Pupils
7.0x
Demand
About Turing House School
Turing House School is a mixed, non-denominational secondary in Richmond upon Thames that is heavily oversubscribed. For its 2025/26 intake, the school received 1,114 applications for 159 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 7.01 applicants per place. Of those, 246 were first-preference applications, and 120 first-preference offers were made. The school currently has 1,006 pupils against a capacity of 1,050, so it is running very close to full. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 15.9 per cent, which is above the national average for secondary schools and suggests a genuinely mixed intake. The school is one of five state secondaries in the borough rated Outstanding by Ofsted, and its nearest similarly rated neighbour is Waldegrave School, 1.7 km away. Among the 12 state secondaries in Richmond upon Thames, Turing House ranks fourth by Progress 8 score.
Academically, Turing House delivers strong results. Its Progress 8 score of 0.67 is rated 'well above average' nationally and significantly exceeds the local authority average of 0.41. In the 2023/24 exams, 89.5 per cent of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths, and 74.2 per cent achieved a grade 5 or above. The school's Attainment 8 score was 58.9, and its EBacc average point score was 5.56. Over half of pupils (57.3 per cent) entered the EBacc, and 44.4 per cent achieved a strong pass in it. In the sixth form, the school's value-added score was 0.11, placing it in the 'average' band nationally. The average A-level point score per entry was 36.07, equivalent to a B- grade, and 25.8 per cent of entries were graded AAB or higher. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection in December 2024 judged the quality of education, personal development, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management all as Outstanding, while sixth-form provision was rated Good.
The school offers a broad range of facilities including a gymnasium, science labs, sports hall, ICT suite, playing fields, dining hall and a sixth form centre. Sports on offer include athletics, badminton, football, rowing, netball, gymnastics, dance and swimming, and there is a wide selection of clubs covering drama, chess, debate, coding, science, eco issues, Model UN and Young Enterprise. The school has a comprehensive SEND offer, with provisions for dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech and language difficulties, hearing and visual impairments, physical disability and autistic spectrum disorder. Parent views are overwhelmingly positive: 98 per cent of respondents would recommend the school, and in the Parent View survey covering September 2024 to September 2025, 75 out of 100 strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school. This is a school that suits families looking for a high-performing, oversubscribed comprehensive with a genuinely mixed intake and strong academic outcomes across both key stages.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Hospital Bridge Road, Twickenham, Richmond upon Thames, TW2 6LH |
| Headteacher | Martin O'Sullivan |
| Local Authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Number of Pupils | 1,006 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.9% |
| School Capacity | 1,006 / 1,050 (96% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
3 Dec 2024Quality of Education
Outstanding
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 Jan 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.67)
309th of 3,141
Nationally
117th of 487
In London
4th of 12
In Richmond upon Thames
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make significantly more progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
40.7
'22/23
34.2
'23/24
36.1
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where school leavers go
2022/2385%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 34 pupils).
- University (HE)85%
- Employment9%
- Not sustained3%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
Ofsted Parent View
313 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
19Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed159
1,114
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
246 families put this school as their 1st choice (22% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Above the national median (10%) — a meaningful share speak English as an additional language.
Ethnic background
- White British59.0%
- Asian12.6%
- Mixed11.3%
- White (other)9.4%
- Black0.5%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
13
Total schools
12
Oversubscribed
10
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Turing House 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
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
Hospital Bridge Road, Twickenham
Richmond upon Thames, TW2 6LH
Hospital Bridge Road, Twickenham
Richmond upon Thames, TW2 6LH
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