Best Primary Schools in Richmond upon Thames 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 45 schools across Richmond upon Thames. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Richmond upon Thames has 45 primary schools, of which 17 (38%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 28 rated Good — 100% of primary schools in Richmond upon Thames are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Deer Park School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Richmond upon Thames follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

45
Total schools
17
Outstanding
38%
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
🥉 Hampton Infant School and Nursery
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
4. Hampton Wick Infant and Nursery School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
5. St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
6. St Richard Reynolds Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 93 View school
7. St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 92 View school
8. East Sheen Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 89 View school
9. St Mary's and St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 89 View school
10. Bishop Perrin Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 89 View school
11. Hampton Junior School
Primary
 Outstanding 86 View school
12. The King's Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
13. Meadlands Primary School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
14. The Vineyard School
Primary
 Good 83 View school
15. St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
16. Archdeacon Cambridge's Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
17. Twickenham Primary Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 82 View school
18. Sheen Mount Primary School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
19. Hampton Hill Junior School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
20. Carlisle Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Richmond upon Thames?
There are 45 primary schools in Richmond upon Thames, of which 17 (38%) 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?
38% of primary schools in Richmond upon Thames are rated Outstanding and 62% 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.