Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Richmond upon Thames 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 86 schools across Richmond upon Thames. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

29%

Outstanding rate

78.2%

Avg KS2 SATs

48.7

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Deer Park School Primary	Outstanding	96	View school
🥈	Barnes Primary School Primary	Outstanding	96	View school
🥉	Windham Nursery School Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
4.	Hampton Infant School and Nursery Primary	Outstanding	95	View school
5.	Hampton Wick Infant and Nursery School Primary	Outstanding	95	View school
6.	The Old Vicarage School Not applicable	—	95	View school
7.	Kew College Not applicable	—	95	View school
8.	Twickenham Preparatory School Not applicable	—	95	View school
9.	St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School Primary	Outstanding	95	View school
10.	Waldegrave School Secondary	Outstanding	94	View school
11.	St Richard Reynolds Catholic Primary School Primary	Outstanding	93	View school
12.	St Mary's Church of England Primary School Primary	Outstanding	92	View school
13.	Orleans Park School Secondary	Outstanding	90	View school
14.	East Sheen Primary School Primary	Outstanding	89	View school
15.	St Mary's and St Peter's Church of England Primary School Primary	Outstanding	89	View school
16.	Bishop Perrin Church of England Primary School Primary	Outstanding	89	View school
17.	Grey Court School Secondary	Outstanding	88	View school
18.	St Richard Reynolds Catholic High School Secondary	Outstanding	87	View school
19.	Hampton Junior School Primary	Outstanding	86	View school
20.	The King's Church of England Primary School Primary	Good	84	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Richmond upon Thames?

There are 86 primary & secondary schools in Richmond upon Thames, of which 25 (29%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Richmond upon Thames?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Richmond upon Thames is Deer Park School. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Richmond upon Thames?

Primary and secondary school applications in Richmond upon Thames are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Richmond upon Thames council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Richmond upon Thames?

29% of primary & secondary schools in Richmond upon Thames are rated Outstanding and 47% are rated Good. 70.9% are rated Good or Outstanding.

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.