How many independent schools are there in Richmond upon Thames?

There are 24 independent schools in Richmond upon Thames, including prep schools (ages 4–13) and senior schools. Each is inspected by Ofsted or ISI and results are shown in this guide.

What is the difference between prep and senior independent schools?

Prep (preparatory) schools educate children from ages 4 to 13 and prepare them for entrance exams to senior schools. Senior schools typically cover ages 11 or 13 to 18 and offer GCSEs and A-levels.

Private & Independent Schools in Richmond upon Thames (2026)

Private & Independent Schools in Richmond upon Thames

Richmond upon Thames has 24 independent schools ranging from prep schools to senior institutions. Schools are sorted by inspection quality ratings.

Richmond upon Thames is home to 24 independent schools, ranging from prep schools to senior colleges. The area also has 59 state-funded schools for families exploring all options.

24independent schools

11prep schools

13senior schools

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Prep Schools

11 schools

Preparatory schools educate children roughly aged 4-13 and prepare them for entrance exams to senior independent schools.

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Jack and Jill School

IndependentPrimary+ Nursery

Ofsted Outstanding · 100% of parents recommend

178 pupilsAges 2-11

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Outstanding

Newland House School

IndependentPrimary+ Nursery

401 pupilsAges 3-13

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Independent

Kew College

IndependentPrimary+ Nursery

272 pupilsAges 3-11

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Independent

Twickenham Preparatory School

IndependentPrimaryChristian

257 pupilsAges 4-13

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Independent

Kew Green Preparatory School

IndependentPrimary+ Nursery

240 pupilsAges 2-11

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Independent

The Mall School

IndependentPrimary+ Nursery

214 pupilsAges 0-11

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Independent

The Old Vicarage School

IndependentPrimary+ Nursery

213 pupilsAges 3-11

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Independent

Broomfield House School

IndependentPrimary+ Nursery

178 pupilsAges 2-11

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Independent

Tower House School

IndependentPrimary

174 pupilsAges 4-13

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Independent

Unicorn School

IndependentPrimary+ Nursery

159 pupilsAges 3-11

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Independent

Radnor House Prep School

IndependentPrimary+ Nursery

96 pupilsAges 2-11

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Independent

Senior Independent Schools

13 schools

Senior independent schools typically start at 11+ or 13+ and go through to sixth form.

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The German School

IndependentAll-through

Ofsted Outstanding · 90% of parents recommend

899 pupilsAges 3-19

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Outstanding

The Swedish School

IndependentAll-through

Ofsted Outstanding

207 pupilsAges 2-19

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Outstanding

The Harrodian School

IndependentAll-through

90% of parents recommend

1044 pupilsAges 4-18

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Good

Hampton School

IndependentAll-through

1548 pupilsAges 2-19

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Independent

St Paul's School

IndependentAll-throughChurch of England

1517 pupilsAges 7-18

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Independent

Lady Eleanor Holles School

IndependentAll-throughChurch of England

997 pupilsAges 7-19

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Independent

Radnor House

IndependentSecondary

481 pupilsAges 11-18

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Independent

King's House School

IndependentAll-through

394 pupilsAges 2-14

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Independent

St Catherine's School

IndependentAll-throughCatholic

386 pupilsAges 7-18

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Independent

Hampton Court House

IndependentAll-through

374 pupilsAges 2-18

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Independent

The Royal Ballet School

IndependentSecondary

212 pupilsAges 11-19

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Independent

Thomas's College

IndependentSecondary

111 pupilsAges 11-18

SEN Unit

Independent

Seva Education Twickenham

IndependentSpecial School

Ages 5-16

Independent

Schools in Richmond upon Thames

Private & Independent Schools in Richmond upon Thames

Richmond upon Thames has 24 independent schools ranging from prep schools to senior institutions. Schools are sorted by inspection quality ratings.

Richmond upon Thames is home to 24 independent schools, ranging from prep schools to senior colleges. The area also has 59 state-funded schools for families exploring all options.