The Swedish School, London
The Swedish School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 19 in London. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2023.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2023)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
The Swedish School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to The Swedish School are St Paul's School (0.2 miles); Latymer Upper School and Latymer Prep (0.5 miles, selective); The Harrodian School (0.5 miles, Good); and Azbuka Russian-English Bilingual School (0.5 miles, selective).
St Paul's SchoolLatymer Upper School and Latymer PrepThe Harrodian SchoolAzbuka Russian-English Bilingual School
Who goes there
In 2026, 5 pupils (2.3%) received SEN support and 1 (0.5%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Ravenscourt Park Station, about 840 metres away (roughly a 11-minute walk).
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Paul's School (->w), 30 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood The Swedish School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 742 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Richmond upon Thames (232), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Sixth Form
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
The Swedish School excels at creating a welcoming community where pupils achieve highly and develop mature, respectful attitudes. Teaching is tailored carefully to each child's needs, whether they need extra support or extension work, ensuring all pupils succeed with the same high-quality curriculum. The school makes outstanding use of its location in London, enriching learning through cultural visits and real-world experiences, while maintaining strong partnerships with families.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional curriculum design that builds specific knowledge and skills progressively, with teachers checking pupils' understanding routinely
- Pupils develop reading fluency rapidly in both Swedish and English, exceeding national expectations
- Strong emphasis on personal development through well-structured programmes covering health, safety, relationships and careers
- Effective identification and support for all learners, including those with special needs and sixth-form students with varied starting points
- Leaders make excellent use of London's resources with regular educational visits to museums and galleries
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with leaders keeping up-to-date on requirements, staff alert to risks, swift follow-up on absences, and appropriate liaison with outside agencies.
Extracurricular Activities
After-school clubs, spring performance with all pupils involved, sixth-form social events and Swedish festival celebrations, work experience, educational visits to museums and galleries
The Swedish School is a small, friendly independent school for Swedish-speaking pupils aged 3-19, with an outstanding rating across all areas. Pupils develop positive relationships, achieve highly, and benefit from a well-designed curriculum that blends Swedish and English education.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Keep up with The Swedish School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near The Swedish School.
- Activ Camps at St Paul's SchoolAt the school · Not yet graded
- The Hive at St Paul's SchoolAt the school · Not yet graded
- Junior Adventures Group @ St Peters CP W6660m away · Not yet graded
- FunTech at Hammersmith700m away · Not yet graded
- Aktiva Camps @ Ravenscourt Park810m away · Not yet graded
- Fort 4 Fun870m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 16
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 6
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 16 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 10 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 2 on a bicycle.
4 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
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
65%
Available places
216 pupils
330 places
114 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Richmond upon Thames council
Places available
2,266
Applications
2,021
Got 1st preference
62.2%
Got preferred school
93.0%
All secondary applications across Richmond upon Thames council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(5)
Independent School standard inspection
Met all the independent school standards.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
5
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
2.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
216
Total Pupils
94
Boys
122
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
The Swedish School
Showing 10 of 12 linked schools
Questions parents ask about The Swedish School
What is The Swedish School's Ofsted rating?
The Swedish School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2023.
Does The Swedish School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in June 2023, The Swedish School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to The Swedish School?
The Swedish School has around 216 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to The Swedish School?
The Swedish School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Does The Swedish School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs at the school: Activ Camps at St Paul's School (registered, not yet graded) and The Hive at St Paul's School (registered, not yet graded). There are 4 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 The Swedish School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 16 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 10 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 2 on a bicycle. 4 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 The Swedish School?
The Swedish School is at 82 Lonsdale Road, London, SW13 9JS.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)