The Richmond upon Thames School
| Type | Secondary / Free schools |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Egerton Road Twickenham Middlesex TW2 7SL |
| Phone | 02088912985 |
| Reference Number | 143022 |
The Richmond upon Thames School has shown a good overall performance in its first Ofsted inspection. The school emphasizes a broad curriculum that ensures all pupils participate in both academic subjects and enrichment activities, fostering a positive learning environment. Pupils express high levels of enjoyment in their education, displaying good behavior and a strong sense of safety. Notably, the personal development aspect has been rated outstanding, reflecting the school's commitment to nurturing its pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 755 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 62.38%
Girls: 37.62% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 19.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 28.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 105 | 57 | 162 |
| 8 | 87 | 64 | 151 |
| 9 | 91 | 59 | 150 |
| 10 | 90 | 52 | 142 |
| 11 | 98 | 52 | 150 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 49% |
| White, Other | 18.5% |
| Indian | 5.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.5% |
| White & Asian | 3.3% |
| Unclassified | 2.9% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% |
| Asian, Other | 2.1% |
| Chinese | 1.7% |
| African | 1.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.8% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 29 Jan 2020 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 25 Mar 2025 | School inspection |
| 29 Jan 2020 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- High expectations for all pupils
- Strong emphasis on reading and literacy
- Inclusive practices for pupils with SEND
- Effective safeguarding measures
- Wide range of extra-curricular activities
- Positive staff training and development opportunities
- Well-presented student work
Areas for Improvement
- Planning in English and music needs improvement
- Low-level disruption in some lessons
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 51 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 48.3% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 72.2% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 120 | 41 |
| Third Preference | 126 | 23 |
| From another Local Authority | 181 | 65 |
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