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The Richmond upon Thames School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
The Richmond upon Thames School
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The Richmond upon Thames School
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- Richmond upon Thames TW2 7SL
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils enjoyed practical science and PE lessons
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in and out of lessons; low-level disruption rare
Qualifications and Training: Teachers receive weekly ‘top tips’ for meeting needs of pupils
Current Educational Practices: Staff training includes ‘bitesize Wednesdays’ and weekly sessions
Strengths and Challenges: Some disruption occurs in less well-sequenced lessons
Opportunities for Involvement: Leaders seek parents' views regularly
Communication: Leaders communicate using surveys and school council
Parent Satisfaction: Parents' feedback considered via Ofsted Parent View
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff response to concerns is quick and effective
Actions for Quality Improvement: New curriculum leaders recruited for English and music
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying rarely occurs; pupils feel safe
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils taught safety both physically and online
Extracurricular Offerings: Activities include circus skills, street dance, ‘Masterchef’, and sports
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Extended day programme includes enrichment activities
Managing and Supporting SEND: Inclusive approach; pupils with SEND access full range of subjects
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The Richmond upon Thames School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 741 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 51% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We're glad you're here. Being the head teacher of The Richmond upon Thames School is an enormous honour (RTS). RTS was founded on the principles of doing the ordinary differently and giving back to the community, which are the two pillars that support our philosophy and vision. Harlequins FC, Haymarket Media Group, Richmond Council, Richmond upon Thames College, and Achieving for Children founded the RTS Academy Trust. Our transition programme places a strong emphasis on identifying each child's needs and strengths. We can guarantee that no time is lost and that your child is given the appropriate degree of difficulty right away thanks to our method. Our core business is student achievement, and I believe that inspirational teaching, an engaging and challenging curriculum and a safe environment where children can take risks with their learning, result in all students thriving and realising their potential. Our curriculum is quite traditional in many ways and emphasises literacy and numeracy, the two pillars of education. Every student utilises an iPad in class, and together with our partners, we offer extra opportunities in digital technology, communication, business, sport, and healthy lifestyles. Our extended school day guarantees that all kids have access to a wide range of engaging STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) programmes in the arts, music, sports, and languages. Our goal is for every student to graduate from RTS having accomplished more than they could have ever imagined and prepared to contribute positively to society. As head teacher, my main goal is to constantly inspire our hardworking and gifted staff to improve their teaching, nurture their love of learning, assume more responsibility, and pursue excellence alongside the kids.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Free Schools | Free Schools |
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.8 | 8.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 51% | 0% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.19 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.0 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% | 35.14% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% | 42.52% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 54% | 28.81% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% | 19.19% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 29% | 23.14% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.40 | 3.88 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 94.91% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 145 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 91.45% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 28.36% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 36.36% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 13.36% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 13.36% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.27% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.09% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.45 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% | 37.85% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 45.9% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 78% | 33.2% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 20% | 21.2% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 31% | 25.95% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.57 | 4.19 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 84.64% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 138 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 82.91% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 30.82% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 38.82% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 10.45% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.82% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.36% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.45% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 27% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 35.5% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 24.8% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 15.6% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 20.15% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.53 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 83% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 138 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 80.38% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 26.5% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 35.13% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 15.25% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.5% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.38% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.5% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 25.1% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 33.25% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 24.25% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 15.05% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 19.35% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.29 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 82% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 136 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 67.63% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 26.88% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 30.5% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 14% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.63% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.13% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 20.33% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 26.89% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 22% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 14.83% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 16.5% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 92.67% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 172 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 46.5% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 20.5% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 35.83% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 22.83% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.33% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.67% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.33% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Richmond upon Thames School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
