Thomas's College, Richmond
Thomas's College is an independent school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Richmond. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in July 2025.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Thomas's College in detail
Thomas's College in its own words
In its own words: "Thomas’s College is a beautiful brand-new co-educational day and weekly boarding school for young people aged between 11 and 18. The College is at the leading edge of innovation, the facilities are immaculate, the wonderful campus is historic: a delightful set of buildings within five acres of leafy gardens at the top of Richmond Hill."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Thomas's College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Thomas's College are The Old Vicarage School (0.4 miles); King's House School (0.5 miles); The German School (0.6 miles, Outstanding); and Kneller Hall Junior School (1 mile).
The Old Vicarage SchoolKing's House SchoolThe German SchoolKneller Hall Junior School
Who goes there
In 2026, 65 pupils (21.4%) received SEN support and 3 (1%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Richmond (London) Rail Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Richmond Hill / Richmond Gate (->s), 100 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Thomas's College stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); 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 GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted. Ofsted last inspected this school in 11 June 2024, before the latest ISI inspection.
Non-Routine Inspection
3 July 2025
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils get an excellent education here. They are safe and well looked after in this welcoming school, where leaders ensure equal opportunities for all pupils to succeed. Pupils take their learning seriously and work hard. At the heart of the school's culture is the simple motto, 'be kind'. This is reflected in the positive and respectful working relationships between pupils and staff.
Pupils' character development is just as important as academic success here. Pupils are encouraged to be 'givers not takers', with an emphasis on teamwork and helping others. Through the house system, for example, pupils from all year groups work together on quizzes and sports events, competing to win the coveted 'House Cup'. Staff work hard to ensure that everyone is involved in school life. In sports, for instance, every pupil represents the school in at least one fixture each year.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
Leaders, including the proprietor body and those responsible for governance, have realised their ambition to provide an exceptional standard of education for pupils at this school. Leaders keep pupils at the heart of all that they do. They have created a culture of high expectations that motivates and inspires pupils and staff.
The curriculum is planned thoughtfully and in meticulous detail. Over time, pupils develop essential subject knowledge, building on what has been taught before and deepening their learning. For example, in English, when pupils study Macbeth in Year 9, they learn about historical context and themes such as patriarchy. This learning and key themes are then recalled and revisited and developed further when pupils study Romeo and Juliet in Year 10.
From Ofsted's June 2024 inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Thomas's College
Getting There
Ferry Terminals
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 30
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 9
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 30 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 9 serious and 21 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
3 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
48%
Available places
304 pupils
630 places
326 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Richmond
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Richmond
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.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
65
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
22.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
304
Total Pupils
161
Boys
143
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Thomas's College
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Questions parents ask about Thomas's College
What are GCSE results like at Thomas's College?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Thomas's College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Thomas's College last inspected?
Thomas's College is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in July 2025.
How many pupils go to Thomas's College?
Thomas's College has around 304 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Thomas's College?
Thomas's College 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.
How many road collisions happen near Thomas's College?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 30 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 9 serious and 21 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 3 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 Thomas's College?
Thomas's College is at Queens Road, Richmond, TW10 6JW.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)