St Richard Reynolds Catholic Primary School, London
St Richard Reynolds Catholic Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in London, part of Ascension Catholic Academy Trust. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 1st of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.6 first-choice applications for every place. It was full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2024)
- Demand
- 1.6 first choices per place
- Attendance
- Better than England average
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
St Richard Reynolds Catholic Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 100% of Year 6 pupils at St Richard Reynolds Catholic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 100% 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 (100% in reading, 97% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Richard Reynolds Catholic Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 48 families put St Richard Reynolds Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 165 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.6 first choices for every place. 18 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at St Richard Reynolds Catholic Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Richard Reynolds Catholic Primary School are Twickenham Primary Academy (0.3 miles, Outstanding, 82% reading, 82% maths); St Mary's Church of England Primary School (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 96% reading, 92% maths); Archdeacon Cambridge's Church of England Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 98% reading, 98% maths); and Ivybridge Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 81% reading, 88% maths).
St Richard Reynolds Catholic Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Twickenham Primary AcademySt Mary's Church of England Primary SchoolArchdeacon Cambridge's Church of England Primary SchoolIvybridge Primary School
The trust
St Richard Reynolds Catholic Primary School is one of 6 schools run by Ascension Catholic Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Who goes there
6.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 42.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (44%) and Mixed (15%).
In 2026, 17 pupils (8.1%) received SEN support and 9 (4.3%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Staffing
St Richard Reynolds Catholic Primary School had 19 teachers in 2026, one for every 11 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Twickenham Rail Station, about 450 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Heath Road / Grove Avenue, 240 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St Richard Reynolds Catholic 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
St Richard Reynolds Catholic Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Richard Reynolds Catholic Primary School are St Richard Reynolds Catholic High School (under 0.1 miles), The Richmond upon Thames School (0.4 miles), Orleans Park School (0.7 miles) and Waldegrave School (0.9 miles).
St Richard Reynolds Catholic High SchoolThe Richmond upon Thames SchoolOrleans Park SchoolWaldegrave School
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; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its January 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
6.2%
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 100% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 100% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 90% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
30.0
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
7
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Richard Reynolds Catholic Primary School.
- Strawberry Hill School ClubsAt the school · Not yet graded
- Pins & Needles Club LTDAt the school · Not yet graded
- Ace Activity Camp TwickenhamAt the school · Not yet graded
- Learn A2Z360m away · Not yet graded
- Headway Tutors at The Exchange400m away · Not yet graded
- Junior Club House Ltd420m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to St Richard Reynolds Catholic Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. St Richard Reynolds Catholic 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
- 13
- Children hurt
- 5
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, 13 serious and 51 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot.
10 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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Full
210 pupils
210 places
No 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: 1.6 first choices per place
Inspection History
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
17
SEN Support
9
EHC Plans
12.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
210
Total Pupils
109
Boys
101
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
19
Teachers
11.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£54,167
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,428
Per pupil
£1224k
Total funding
£15k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
2.7%
Overall absence
2.7%
Persistent absence
183
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
St Richard Reynolds Catholic Primary School
Questions parents ask about St Richard Reynolds Catholic Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Richard Reynolds Catholic Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Richard Reynolds Catholic Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 100% reached the expected standard in reading and 100% did so in maths.
What is St Richard Reynolds Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Richard Reynolds Catholic Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in January 2024.
What is the catchment area for St Richard Reynolds Catholic Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Richard Reynolds Catholic 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 St Richard Reynolds Catholic Primary School?
St Richard Reynolds Catholic Primary School was full in 2025, at 100% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at St Richard Reynolds Catholic Primary School?
Classes at St Richard Reynolds Catholic Primary School average 30 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St Richard Reynolds Catholic Primary School?
St Richard Reynolds Catholic Primary School has around 210 pupils on roll. 6% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Richard Reynolds Catholic Primary School?
2.7% of sessions were missed at St Richard Reynolds Catholic Primary School in 2024/25. 2.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Richard Reynolds Catholic Primary School?
Apply through Richmond upon Thames's coordinated admissions process, naming St Richard Reynolds Catholic 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 St Richard Reynolds Catholic Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 3 out-of-school clubs at the school: Strawberry Hill School Clubs (registered, not yet graded), Pins & Needles Club LTD (registered, not yet graded) and Ace Activity Camp Twickenham (registered, not yet graded). There are 3 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near St Richard Reynolds Catholic 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, 13 serious and 51 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot. 10 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 St Richard Reynolds Catholic Primary School?
St Richard Reynolds Catholic Primary School is at Clifden Road, Twickenham, London, TW1 4LT.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)