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Clarendon School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Clarendon School is an academy special converter not applicable school in Twickenham, Richmond upon Thames , serving pupils aged 4-16, with 163 pupils, and a capacity of 160 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4-16

Age range

163

Pupils

160

Capacity

102%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2014

Clarendon School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Clarendon School?

The catchment area for Clarendon School is the geographic zone Richmond upon Thames uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Richmond upon Thames publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Clarendon School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Richmond upon Thames. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 163 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 160 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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Want the cut-off distance before you apply? Get an alert when Richmond upon Thames publishes the 2027 Clarendon School numbers →

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Richmond upon Thames before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Richmond upon Thames catchment area documents →

Clarendon School: at or above its 160 place limit

Clarendon School has a published admission number of 160 places. 163 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 102%. The school is at or above its published limit of 160 places. Richmond upon Thames allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 35.6% of pupils at Clarendon School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Richmond upon Thames.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Richmond upon Thames publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Richmond upon Thames school admissions →

Clarendon School: School Information

Full address
Egerton Road, Twickenham, TW2 7SL
Local authority
Richmond upon Thames
School type
Academy special converter
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
4-16 years
Free school meals
35.6% of pupils
DfE URN
143317

Other Not applicable Schools in Twickenham

If Clarendon School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Twickenham are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Clarendon School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Clarendon School

What is the catchment area for Clarendon School?

The catchment area for Clarendon School is the geographic zone Richmond upon Thames uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Richmond upon Thames publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Clarendon School oversubscribed?

Yes, Clarendon School currently has 163 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 160 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Clarendon School?

Admission to Clarendon School is managed by Richmond upon Thames. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Clarendon School cover?

Clarendon School is a not applicable school in Twickenham, Richmond upon Thames, serving pupils aged 4-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Clarendon School?

Clarendon School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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