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The Richmond upon Thames School
Egerton Road, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW2 7SL, Richmond upon Thames
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
73.5 / 100
Top 27%
Better than 74% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
755
Capacity
774
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 51.0, this school demonstrates solid academic performance, placing in the top 26% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 83% of respondents recommending the school, indicating a positive community atmosphere. However, while 75% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, only 48% reach grade 5, suggesting room for improvement in higher attainment levels.
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Last inspected: 29 January 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 51.0 | Top 26% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 75% | Top 26% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 48% | Top 39% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 42% | Top 31% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 32% | Top 31% UK |
Parent View (152 responses)
★★★★★3.8
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
Good range of subjects
91%
My child feels safe
89%
My child is happy
88%
I'd recommend this school
83%
My child makes good progress
82%
School has high expectations
81%
Progress is communicated
80%
School supports development
79%
School keeps me informed
78%
Behaviour is good
73%
School responds to concerns
56%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British49.0%
White Other18.5%
Asian Indian5.2%
Mixed Other4.5%
Other3.6%
Mixed W+Asian3.3%
Asian Pakistani2.6%
Asian Other2.1%
Asian Chinese1.7%
Black African1.3%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Asian Bangladeshi1.1%
Black Caribbean0.8%
White Irish0.5%
Black Other0.4%
Location
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51.45164, -0.34094 · TW2 7SL
School details
Local authorityRichmond upon Thames
RegionLondon
URN143022
School typeFree schools
Frequently asked questions
What is The Richmond upon Thames School rated by Ofsted?
The Richmond upon Thames School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 January 2020.
Is The Richmond upon Thames School a good school?
The Richmond upon Thames School scores 73.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 27% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The Richmond upon Thames School?
Based on 152 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Richmond upon Thames School receives a satisfaction score of 77% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Richmond upon Thames School in GCSEs?
The Richmond upon Thames School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.0. 75% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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