Twickenham School
About Twickenham School
Twickenham School sits in the London borough of Richmond upon Thames, a local authority with twelve state secondary schools. It is currently ranked ninth among them by Progress 8 score, placing it in the bottom third of the LA. The top three performers locally are Orleans Park School, Grey Court School, and Waldegrave School, all of which post significantly higher scores. The nearest school rated Outstanding by Ofsted is Turing House School, less than a kilometre away. Twickenham School itself was rated Good in its most recent graded inspection in July 2021, a clear improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2018. The school serves 771 pupils aged 11 to 16 and has no sixth form. A third of its students are eligible for free school meals, a figure well above the national average, giving the school a notably more diverse intake than many of its neighbours.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 57 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
6 Jul 2021Source: Ofsted, 19 Sept 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
11Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
19Sports
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.
School day
Teaching hours
08:30 – 15:00
Source: twickenhamschool.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Twickenham 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