How do you decide which sixth form schools are best?

We combine official A-Level performance data, Oxbridge placement statistics, and Ofsted ratings to highlight consistent academic excellence. Use filters to personalise results based on your subject interests and goals.

Are all Richmond upon Thames neighbourhoods included?

Yes. We group schools by their locality field so you can quickly scan areas and their nearby sixth form options. All sections are expanded by default on this page.

What makes a good sixth form school?

Strong A-Level performance (high percentage of A*/A grades), good university placement record (including Oxbridge), excellent Ofsted rating, and a wide range of subject offerings are key indicators of quality sixth form education.

2025 Best Sixth Form Schools in Richmond upon Thames Area

Barnes is a popular area within the Richmond upon Thames region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Richmond upon Thames and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local Rank	School	Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#1	St Paul's School, London	Independent	All-through	7-18 years	Boys	Church of England	Not inspected by Ofsted
#4	The Harrodian School	Independent	All-through	4-18 years	Mixed	None	Information not available
N/A	The Swedish School	Independent	All-through	2-18+ years	Mixed	None	Information not available

St Paul's School, London#1

School Type: Independent

Phase: All-through

Age Range: 7-18 years

Gender: Boys

Religious Character: Church of England

Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

The Harrodian School#4

School Type: Independent

Phase: All-through

Age Range: 4-18 years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: None

Ofsted: Information not available

The Swedish SchoolN/A

School Type: Independent

Phase: All-through

Age Range: 2-18+ years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: None

Ofsted: Information not available

East Sheen is a popular area within the Richmond upon Thames region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Richmond upon Thames and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local Rank	School	Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#15	Richmond Park Academy	State	Secondary & Post-16	11-18 years	Mixed	None	Good

Richmond Park Academy#15

School Type: State

Phase: Secondary & Post-16

Age Range: 11-18 years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: None

Ofsted: Good

Ham is a popular area within the Richmond upon Thames region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Richmond upon Thames and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local Rank	School	Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#9	Grey Court School	State	Secondary & Post-16	11-18 years	Mixed	None	Outstanding
#11	Christ's Church of England Comprehensive Secondary School	State	Secondary & Post-16	11-18+ years	Mixed	Church of England	Good

Grey Court School#9

School Type: State

Phase: Secondary & Post-16

Age Range: 11-18 years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: None

Ofsted: Outstanding

Christ's Church of England Comprehensive Secondary School#11

School Type: State

Phase: Secondary & Post-16

Age Range: 11-18+ years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: Church of England

Ofsted: Good

Hampton is a popular area within the Richmond upon Thames region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Richmond upon Thames and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local Rank	School	Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#2	Lady Eleanor Holles School	Independent	All-through	7-18+ years	Girls	Church of England	Not inspected by Ofsted
#3	Hampton School	Independent	All-through	2-18+ years	Boys	None	Not inspected by Ofsted
N/A	Hampton High	State	Secondary & Post-16	11-18 years	Mixed	None	Good

Lady Eleanor Holles School#2

School Type: Independent

Phase: All-through

Age Range: 7-18+ years

Gender: Girls

Religious Character: Church of England

Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Hampton School#3

School Type: Independent

Phase: All-through

Age Range: 2-18+ years

Gender: Boys

Religious Character: None

Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Hampton HighN/A

School Type: State

Phase: Secondary & Post-16

Age Range: 11-18 years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: None

Ofsted: Good

Hampton Court is a popular area within the Richmond upon Thames region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Richmond upon Thames and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local Rank	School	Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#7	Hampton Court House	Independent	All-through	2-18 years	Mixed	None	Not inspected by Ofsted

Hampton Court House#7

School Type: Independent

Phase: All-through

Age Range: 2-18 years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: None

Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Petersham is a popular area within the Richmond upon Thames region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Richmond upon Thames and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local Rank	School	Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
N/A	The German School	Independent	All-through	3-18+ years	Mixed	None	Information not available

The German SchoolN/A

School Type: Independent

Phase: All-through

Age Range: 3-18+ years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: None

Ofsted: Information not available

Teddington is a popular area within the Richmond upon Thames region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Richmond upon Thames and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local Rank	School	Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#13	Teddington School	State	Secondary & Post-16	11-18 years	Mixed	None	Good

Teddington School#13

School Type: State

Phase: Secondary & Post-16

Age Range: 11-18 years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: None

Ofsted: Good

Twickenham is a popular area within the Richmond upon Thames region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Richmond upon Thames and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local Rank	School	Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#5	St Catherine's School, Twickenham	Independent	All-through	7-18 years	Girls	Catholic	Not inspected by Ofsted
#6	Radnor House	Independent	Secondary & Post-16	11-18 years	Mixed	None	Not inspected by Ofsted
#8	Waldegrave School	State	Secondary & Post-16	11-18 years	Mixed	None	Outstanding
#10	Orleans Park School	State	Secondary & Post-16	11-18 years	Mixed	None	Outstanding
#14	St Richard Reynolds Catholic High School	State	Secondary & Post-16	11-18 years	Mixed	Catholic	Outstanding
N/A	Strathmore School	State	Not Applicable	4-18+ years	Mixed	None	Good

St Catherine's School, Twickenham#5

School Type: Independent

Phase: All-through

Age Range: 7-18 years

Gender: Girls

Religious Character: Catholic

Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Radnor House#6

School Type: Independent

Phase: Secondary & Post-16

Age Range: 11-18 years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: None

Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Waldegrave School#8

School Type: State

Phase: Secondary & Post-16

Age Range: 11-18 years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: None

Ofsted: Outstanding

Orleans Park School#10

School Type: State

Phase: Secondary & Post-16

Age Range: 11-18 years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: None

Ofsted: Outstanding

St Richard Reynolds Catholic High School#14

School Type: State

Phase: Secondary & Post-16

Age Range: 11-18 years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: Catholic

Ofsted: Outstanding

Strathmore SchoolN/A

School Type: State

Phase: Not Applicable

Age Range: 4-18+ years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: None

Ofsted: Good

Whitton is a popular area within the Richmond upon Thames region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Richmond upon Thames and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local Rank	School	Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#12	Turing House School	State	Secondary & Post-16	11-18+ years	Mixed	None	Outstanding

Turing House School#12

School Type: State

Phase: Secondary & Post-16

Age Range: 11-18+ years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: None

Ofsted: Outstanding

2025 Best Sixth Form Schools in Richmond upon Thames Area

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Top Sixth Form Schools in Richmond upon Thames

St Paul's School, London

Lady Eleanor Holles School

Hampton School

The Harrodian School

St Catherine's School, Twickenham

Radnor House

Hampton Court House

Waldegrave School

Grey Court School

Map of Sixth Form Schools in Richmond upon Thames

Neighbourhoods in Richmond upon Thames

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