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The Richmond upon Thames School
Goodgraded 29/01/2020Ages 11–16755 pupilsFaithNone
The Richmond upon Thames School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Twickenham, within the Richmond upon Thames local authority. The school has around 755 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 29/01/2020, The Richmond upon Thames School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.1), an average Attainment 8 score of 51.2 and 62% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Twickenham can view The Richmond upon Thames School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 29/01/2020. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 851
England avg 45.1 · was 51.4 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths48%
England avg 45% · was 61% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths75%
England avg 65% · was 76% in 2023/24
EBacc entry42%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.64
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake21.1%
Free school meals21.1%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language29.2%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled100%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.8%
Attendance92.8%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher14.8
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence18.7%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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