Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Richmond upon Thames 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 85 schools across Richmond upon Thames. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Richmond upon Thames has 85 open primary & secondary schools. Of the 65 with a published Ofsted inspection, 25 (38%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 100% held Good or Outstanding — these are the last single-word grades from before Ofsted retired them on 10 November 2025 (how we treat Ofsted data). On our composite Schools Near Me score, Barnes Primary School currently leads the local rankings. Closed schools are excluded from every list on this page.

Use the ranked table below to compare schools side by side, then open any school for the full picture. Application deadlines in Richmond upon Thames follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

85
Total schools
25
Outstanding (historic grade)
38%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
78.2%
Avg KS2 SATs
48.7
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) SNM Score Profile
1. Barnes Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 92 View school
2. Orleans Park School
Secondary
 Outstanding 90 View school
3. St Richard Reynolds Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 90 View school
4. Marshgate Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 88 View school
5. Waldegrave School
Secondary
 Outstanding 88 View school
6. St James's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 88 View school
7. Thomson House School
Primary
 Outstanding 88 View school
8. St Mary's and St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 87 View school
9. Bishop Perrin Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 87 View school
10. Deer Park School
Primary
 Outstanding 87 View school
11. St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 86 View school
12. St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 86 View school
13. Collis Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 86 View school
14. The Vineyard School
Primary
 Good 85 View school
15. Hampton Infant School and Nursery
Primary
 Outstanding 84 View school
16. Grey Court School
Secondary
 Outstanding 84 View school
17. Meadlands Primary School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
18. East Sheen Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 83 View school
19. Hampton Junior School
Primary
 Outstanding 83 View school
20. St Richard Reynolds Catholic High School
Secondary
 Outstanding 82 View school

Ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted grades shown are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025, when Ofsted retired single-word overall judgements — they are historic and not comparable to the new report cards. How we use Ofsted data. Closed schools are excluded.

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Richmond upon Thames?
There are 85 open primary & secondary schools in Richmond upon Thames (closed schools are excluded). 25 of the 65 with a published inspection held a historic Ofsted grade of Outstanding (the last single-word grade before single-word grades were retired on 10 November 2025).
What are the best-rated primary & secondary schools in Richmond upon Thames?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked primary & secondary school in Richmond upon Thames is Barnes Primary School. The full ranked table above lists the top 20 schools with their score and last historic Ofsted grade. We never list closed schools.
How is the Schools Near Me score calculated?
The Schools Near Me score is a 0–100 composite combining the school's last historic Ofsted grade, published exam and assessment results, attendance and pupil–teacher ratio. It is not an Ofsted rating. Full methodology: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score
Are Ofsted single-word grades still current in Richmond upon Thames?
No. Ofsted retired single-word overall grades (Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate) on 10 November 2025 and replaced them with report cards. Any single-word grade shown on this page is the school's last historic grade from before that date and is not comparable to the new report cards. See https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#ofsted
How do I apply for a school place in Richmond upon Thames?
Primary and secondary applications in Richmond upon Thames are coordinated by the local authority on the national timetable: apply by 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and by 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively. Check the Richmond upon Thames council website for local forms and any in-year rules.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.