Best Secondary Schools in Richmond upon Thames 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 11 schools across Richmond upon Thames. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Richmond upon Thames has 11 secondary schools, of which 4 (36%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 7 rated Good — 100% of secondary schools in Richmond upon Thames are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Waldegrave School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Catchment data available for 8 schools in Richmond upon Thames. We publish last-admitted distance and three-year history wherever the council has released it — useful before you commit to a postcode in the area.

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.

11
Total schools
4
Outstanding
36%
Outstanding rate
78.2%
Avg KS2 SATs
48.7
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Waldegrave School
Secondary
 Outstanding 94 View school
🥈 Orleans Park School
Secondary
 Outstanding 90 View school
🥉 Grey Court School
Secondary
 Outstanding 88 View school
4. St Richard Reynolds Catholic High School
Secondary
 Outstanding 87 View school
5. Christ's Church of England Comprehensive Secondary School
Secondary
 Good 74 View school
6. Teddington School
Secondary
 Good 73 View school
7. Lift Richmond Park
Secondary
 Good 72 View school
8. The Richmond upon Thames School
Secondary
 Good 66 View school
9. Twickenham School
Secondary
 Good 61 View school
10. Turing House School
Secondary
 Good 55 View school
11. Hampton High
Secondary
 Good 42 View school

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All schools in Richmond upon ThamesPrimary & secondary combined Primary schools in Richmond upon ThamesReception–Year 6 only Outstanding schools in Richmond upon Thames4 schools rated Outstanding Schools with catchment data8 schools with last-admitted distance

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Richmond upon Thames?
There are 11 secondary schools in Richmond upon Thames, of which 4 (36%) 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 Waldegrave 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?
36% of secondary schools in Richmond upon Thames are rated Outstanding and 64% 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.