The Richmond upon Thames School

About The Richmond upon Thames School

The Richmond upon Thames School is a free school in Twickenham, Richmond upon Thames, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 755 pupils on roll. It is part of THE RICHMOND UPON THAMES SCHOOL TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (29 January 2020) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 52.9 (2025/26). 21.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 29.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Richmond upon Thames →

School Type

Free schools

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

755 / 774 (98%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Last Ofsted Inspection

29 January 2020

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Egerton Road, Twickenham, Richmond upon Thames, TW2 7SL

Phone

02088912985

Head Teacher

Kelly Dooley

Website

http://www.richmonduponthamesschool.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Richmond upon Thames School?

The Richmond upon Thames School is a free school in Twickenham, Richmond upon Thames, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does The Richmond upon Thames School have?

The Richmond upon Thames School has 755 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Richmond upon Thames School's Ofsted rating?

The Richmond upon Thames School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (29 January 2020).

How does The Richmond upon Thames School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Richmond upon Thames School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 52.9 in 2025/26.

Is The Richmond upon Thames School part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Richmond upon Thames School is part of THE RICHMOND UPON THAMES SCHOOL TRUST.

Where is The Richmond upon Thames School?

The Richmond upon Thames School is located at Egerton Road, Twickenham, Richmond upon Thames, TW2 7SL.