East Sheen Primary School, London
East Sheen Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in London. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 313th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 2,457th of 14,452 across England. It was 96% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2023)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
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.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
East Sheen Primary School in detail
East Sheen Primary School in its own words
The school runs after-school care.
Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 10 November 2026 at 3.40pm and an admissions event on Sunday 21 March 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Richmond upon Thames
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 87% of Year 6 pupils at East Sheen Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 88% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 88% and 88% in Richmond upon Thames and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (86% in reading, 86% in maths).
Getting a place at East Sheen Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 70 families put East Sheen Primary School as their first choice and 275 named it as one of their preferences, for 91 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 1 family who put it first was not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at East Sheen Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to East Sheen Primary School are Barnes Primary School (0.3 miles, Outstanding, 98% reading, 98% maths); St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 92% reading, 88% maths); Thomson House School (0.5 miles, Outstanding, 90% reading, 90% maths); and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Roehampton (0.8 miles, Good, 70% reading, 61% maths).
East Sheen Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
Barnes Primary SchoolSt Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary SchoolThomson House SchoolSacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Roehampton
Who goes there
45.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (38%), Mixed (17%) and Asian (8%).
The school has resourced provision for pupils with particular needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Barnes Bridge Rail Station, about 830 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Priests Bridge, 90 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood East Sheen Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, East Sheen Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's April 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
East Sheen Primary School excels at creating an ambitious curriculum where pupils build knowledge step-by-step, from learning basic mapwork in Reception to developing programming skills in Year 5. Teachers are well-supported with subject expertise, and the school prioritises reading so effectively that weaker readers catch up quickly. Pupils are genuinely excited about learning, behave exceptionally well, and develop strong leadership skills through various roles like house captains and diversity ambassadors.
Key Strengths
- Ambitious, well-planned curriculum that builds knowledge and skills progressively from early years to Year 6
- Excellent reading provision with consistent phonics teaching and targeted support for struggling readers
- Exceptional pupil behaviour and strong focus on well-being, with pupils showing respect and kindness to each other
- Outstanding support for pupils with special educational needs, including those in the resourced provision
- Strong pupil leadership opportunities that develop thinking skills and encourage pupils to take an active role in school improvements
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff properly trained to identify at-risk pupils, concerns logged and followed up promptly, and pupils taught to keep themselves safe online and in other situations.
Extracurricular Activities
Karate, Latin, chess, various sports, choir, orchestra, educational outings, workshops
East Sheen Primary School is an outstanding school where staff and pupils work together to create a happy, successful learning environment. Pupils achieve high standards and have consistently exceptional behaviour.
At a Glance
18.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 87% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 88% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 83% to 92% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.3
Avg class size
28.9
Infant (KS1)
27.9
KS2
20
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with East Sheen Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near East Sheen Primary School.
- NSSport (MJ) Care Club580m away · Not yet graded
- Platform Sports Coaching880m away · Not yet graded
- The Strings Club - Richmond Holiday Camp (Tower House School)920m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to East Sheen Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. East Sheen Primary School is in Richmond upon Thames; for families living there:
Apply to Richmond upon Thames for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 65
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 14
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 65 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 14 serious and 50 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot.
16 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Richmond upon Thames is 27 (the median across 86 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at East Sheen Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
602 pupils
630 places
28 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Richmond upon Thames council
Places available
2,079
Applications
1,663
Got 1st preference
88.8%
Got preferred school
98.9%
All primary applications across Richmond upon Thames council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
70
SEN Support
19
EHC Plans
15.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
593
Total Pupils
320
Boys
273
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
30
Teachers
19.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£54,905
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,440
Per pupil
£3536k
Total funding
£133k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.7%
Overall absence
10.0%
Persistent absence
530
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
East Sheen Primary School
Questions parents ask about East Sheen Primary School
What are SATs results like at East Sheen Primary School?
Of the pupils at East Sheen Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 87% reached the expected standard in reading and 88% did so in maths.
What is East Sheen Primary School's Ofsted rating?
East Sheen Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in April 2023.
What is the catchment area for East Sheen Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When East Sheen Primary School is oversubscribed, Richmond upon Thames allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at East Sheen Primary School?
East Sheen Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 96% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at East Sheen Primary School?
Classes at East Sheen Primary School average 28.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to East Sheen Primary School?
East Sheen Primary School has around 593 pupils on roll. 18% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at East Sheen Primary School?
4.7% of sessions were missed at East Sheen Primary School in 2024/25. 10% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to East Sheen Primary School?
Apply through Richmond upon Thames's coordinated admissions process, naming East Sheen Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does East Sheen Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 3 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of East Sheen Primary School: NSSport (MJ) Care Club (580m away, registered, not yet graded), Platform Sports Coaching (880m away, registered, not yet graded) and The Strings Club - Richmond Holiday Camp (Tower House School) (920m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near East Sheen Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 65 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 14 serious and 50 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot. 16 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Richmond upon Thames is 27 (the median across 86 schools, same distance and years).
Where is East Sheen Primary School?
East Sheen Primary School is at Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen, London, SW14 8ED.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)