The Richmond upon Thames School Catchment Area
The Richmond upon Thames School is a free s secondary school in Twickenham, Richmond upon Thames , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 755 pupils, and a capacity of 774 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11-16
Age range
755
Pupils
774
Capacity
98%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2020
The Richmond upon Thames School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for The Richmond upon Thames School?
The catchment area for The Richmond upon Thames School is the geographic zone Richmond upon Thames uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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.
Secondary school places at The Richmond upon Thames School are allocated by Richmond upon Thames using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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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 →The Richmond upon Thames School: 774 places, 98% filled: nearing capacity
The Richmond upon Thames School has a published admission number of 774 places. 755 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 98%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 774, Richmond upon Thames's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 19.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Twickenham.
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 →
The Richmond upon Thames School: School Information
- Full address
- Egerton Road, Twickenham, TW2 7SL
- Local authority
- Richmond upon Thames
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-16 years
- Free school meals
- 19.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 143022
Other Secondary Schools in Twickenham
If The Richmond upon Thames School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Twickenham are the next closest alternatives.
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to The Richmond upon Thames 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: The Richmond upon Thames School
What is the catchment area for The Richmond upon Thames School? ▾
The catchment area for The Richmond upon Thames School is the geographic zone Richmond upon Thames uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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 The Richmond upon Thames School oversubscribed? ▾
The Richmond upon Thames School is operating close to its capacity of 774 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for The Richmond upon Thames School? ▾
Admission to The Richmond upon Thames 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 The Richmond upon Thames School cover? ▾
The Richmond upon Thames School is a secondary school in Twickenham, Richmond upon Thames, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Richmond upon Thames School? ▾
The Richmond upon Thames School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2020. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.