The Richmond upon Thames School

Secondary
Free school
Ages 11 to 16

Ofsted: Good

Egerton Road, Twickenham, TW2 7SLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

The Richmond upon Thames School is a secondary school in Richmond upon Thames for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 84 schools in Richmond upon Thames. It ranks 9th of 11 secondary schools in Richmond upon Thames. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2020.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 29 January 2020, report published 24 February 2020

Overall effectiveness: Good
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Good
Personal development: Outstanding
Leadership and management: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

151 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score51.0

51.0, 4.9 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths48.3%

48.3%, 2.9 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths74.8%

74.8%, 10 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc42.4%

42.4%, 1.9 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.64

4.64, 0.55 above the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

760 pupils on roll, with places for 786

Eligible for free school meals21.1%

21.1%, 5.4 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language29.2%

29.2%, 7.6 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support11.8%

11.8%, 3 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.3%

3.3%, 2.7 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near The Richmond upon Thames School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
St Richard Reynolds Catholic High School	0.4 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	Attainment 8: 61.8
St Catherine's School	0.7 miles	No Ofsted inspection	Attainment 8: 56.1
Kneller Hall School	0.8 miles	No Ofsted inspection	Attainment 8: 56.2
Orleans Park School	0.9 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	Attainment 8: 64.4
Waldegrave School	0.9 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	Attainment 8: 67.3

School details

School type: Free schools
Sector: Free school
Trust: THE RICHMOND UPON THAMES SCHOOL TRUST
Age range: 11 to 16
Gender: Mixed
Sixth form: No
Headteacher: Ms Kelly Dooley
Phone: 02088912985
Website: richmonduponthamesschool.org.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Egerton Road, Twickenham, TW2 7SL
Local authority: Richmond upon Thames
URN: 143022

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.