Best Schools in Richmond-upon-Thames
Surrey · 1 schools ranked by Ofsted Rating
Year 7 applications for September 2027 close in 5 days
Deadline Saturday 31 October 2026. Apply to Richmond upon Thames (the council where you live). Offers on 1 March.
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Richmond upon Thames (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Schools in Richmond-upon-Thames ranked
St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School
Questions parents ask about schools in Richmond-upon-Thames
How many schools are there in Richmond-upon-Thames?
Richmond-upon-Thames has 1 open school.
Source: DfE Get Information About Schools
Do schools in Richmond-upon-Thames have catchment areas?
Most state schools in Richmond-upon-Thames have no fixed catchment boundary. When a school is oversubscribed, Richmond upon Thames allocates places on its published criteria - usually looked-after children first, then siblings, then home-to-school distance - so the practical cut-off moves each year. Each school's page here shows an estimate of its catchment radius.
How do I apply for a school place in Richmond-upon-Thames?
Apply to Richmond upon Thames through its coordinated admissions process, even for academies and faith schools. In England the closing date is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.