Overall Oxbridge
#1,289
4 ranked schools · -375 places vs Eng avg #914 of 1,983
Applications
34
Offers
4
Offer rate11.8%
-10.6 pts vs Eng avgEng avg 22.4%
Schools in Richmond
On the River Thames in south-west London, Richmond stands as one of London's most sought-after communities for families researching schools, with historic Richmond Park anchoring vast green spaces and protected conservation areas. The town derives its name from King Henry VII's Richmond Palace, built in the early 16th century; Georgian terraces remain particularly well preserved around Richmond Hill and Richmond Green. Richmond and Middleton Tyas form the school-competitive heart of the area, alongside Bolton-on-Swale and Ham, where catchment demand has long been concentrated. Richmond station, opened in 1846, connects via the District Line to Waterloo and beyond, enabling residents to reach central London in around forty minutes, while the town retains much of its 18th-century character. Today, some 21,000 people live here.
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5
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Post-16
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of which5sixth forms·17faith·1nurseries37 total
Area Performance
Richmond schools rank in the top 41% of England
Across 13 primary schools, state and independent. The average Find My School Inspection Score is 7.15/10, -0.19 vs England.
Find My School Inspection Band
25% Elite
Distribution across all Richmond schools
EliteExcellentGood
Richmond vs England distribution
National Rank
Top 41%
Across all ranked Richmond schools
Top 41%Primaryavg #6,141 of 14,978
Primary schools: 13 schools (state + independent)
LocalEngland avg
Average FMS Inspection Score
7.2/10
-0.19 vs Eng avgEng avg 7.3/10
Average national rank
#6,141
+9 pts vs medianmedian 7,489
top 41% of 14,978
% reaching expected RWM standardstate
70%
+8 pts vs Eng avgEng avg 62%
% reaching higher RWM standardstate
13%
+5 pts vs Eng avgEng avg 8%
Average FMS Inspection Score
7.2/10
-0.19 vs Eng avgEng avg 7.3/10
Average national rank
#6,141
+9 pts vs medianmedian 7,489
top 41% of 14,978
% reaching expected RWM standardstate
70%
+8 pts vs Eng avgEng avg 62%
% reaching higher RWM standardstate
13%
+5 pts vs Eng avgEng avg 8%
Oxford
#287
3 ranked schools · -34 places vs Eng avg #253 of 1,197
Applications
14
Offers
0
Offer rate0.0%
-15.1 pts vs Eng avgEng avg 15.1%
Cambridge
#1,153
4 ranked schools · -380 places vs Eng avg #773 of 1,880
Applications
20
Offers
4
Offer rate20.0%
-9.4 pts vs Eng avgEng avg 29.4%
Top 3 Primary Schools
2026
Richmond
Top 2 Secondary Schools
2026
Richmond
1 Sixth Form
2026
Richmond
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