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Top-Rated Secondary Schools in Richmond upon Thames
The 11 highest-rated state secondary schools in Richmond upon Thames, sorted by their most recentOfsted inspection grade. Compare GCSE and A-level results in our league tables and explore schools near you on the interactive map.
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Richmond upon Thames has 11 state secondary schools offering education from Year 7 through to GCSEs and beyond. Across the area, 9% of schools are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
The top 5 in Richmond upon Thames at a glance
- 1. Grey Court School — rated Outstanding (2024) · 1,650 pupils · ages 11–18 · sixth form
- 2. Waldegrave School — rated Outstanding (2024) · 1,470 pupils · ages 11–18 · sixth form
- 3. Orleans Park School — rated Outstanding (2023) · 1,403 pupils · ages 11–18 · sixth form
- 4. Turing House School — 1,047 pupils · ages 11–19 · sixth form
- 5. Teddington School — rated Strong standard (2026) · 1,405 pupils · ages 11–18 · sixth form
Key Secondary Admissions Dates
- 1Applications open — September
- 2Deadline — 31 October
- 3National Offer Day — 1 March
- 4Accept & appeal deadline — March (varies by council)
- 5Term starts — September
Exact dates vary by local authority. Check your council's website for confirmed deadlines.
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1050 pupilsAges 11-19
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1175 pupilsAges 11-18
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