The Richmond upon Thames School is a non-selective free school. It has about 750 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In January 2020 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Attendance, Representation, Admissions and Attainment. Relative weaknesses include Disadvantaged pupils, Progress, Finances and Environment.
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Attendance:Above average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite low.
Representation:In balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Admissions:Above average. The occupancy rate is quite high and the offer rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Attainment:About average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Environment:Below average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite high, while crime is roughly average.
Finances:Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Progress:Below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Disadvantaged pupils:Below average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Sixth form:There is no sixth form at this school.
Destinations:There is no destinations information for this school.
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.