Schools across Richmond upon Thames
Local authority · 86 schools across 9 towns
86
45 primary · 11 secondary
39,228
93% capacity used
25
11 outstanding · 14 good
42,156
2,928 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
81.9%
KS2 Maths
81.3%
School Capacity
Primary Schools
2,540 spare places
Secondary Schools
1,320 over capacity
Pupil Absence
Avg Overall Absence
5.2%
2024/25
Avg Persistent Absence
12.1%
2024/25
Schools Reporting
59
2024/25
Absence trend across Richmond upon Thames schools
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Average across all open schools in this LA.
EHCP Timeliness
Issued Within 20 Weeks
94%
Plans Issued
260
Assessment Requests
336
Tribunal Cases
14
EHCP timeliness trend (% issued within 20 weeks)
Source: DfE EHCP timeliness statistics. Shows how quickly this LA issues Education, Health and Care Plans.
Admission Appeals
2025 admission appeals by school phase
Primary
8
Lodged
(0.3%)
5
Heard
0
Successful
(0%)
Primary (infant classes)
4
Lodged
(0.2%)
4
Heard
0
Successful
(0%)
Secondary
82
Lodged
(3.2%)
53
Heard
8
Successful
(15%)
Total
90
Lodged
(1.7%)
58
Heard
8
Successful
(14%)
Total appeals lodged per year
Source: DfE admission appeals statistics. Shows how competitive school places are in this area.