Twickenham Primary Academy, Twickenham
Twickenham Primary Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Twickenham, part of Omnia Learning Trust. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2018. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in December 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 12th-highest of the 13 schools in Twickenham with published results, and 4,824th of 14,452 across England. It was 94% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2018)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Richmond upon Thames (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Twickenham Primary Academy in detail
Twickenham Primary Academy in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "TPA is a vibrant, two-form entry academy on the Green in Twickenham. Our school is part of the Omnia Trust. I am very proud to be the Principal, working alongside a dedicated and inspiring team of teachers, support staff and governors. Above all, I feel privileged to be surrounded every day by enthusiastic, enquiring pupils."
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care, from £6 per day.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 82% of Year 6 pupils at Twickenham Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 82% 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 (79% in reading, 83% in maths).
Getting a place at Twickenham Primary Academy
For September 2026 entry, 31 families put Twickenham Primary Academy as their first choice and 203 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is slightly more first choices than places. 4 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Twickenham Primary Academy
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Twickenham Primary Academy are Archdeacon Cambridge's Church of England Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 98% reading, 98% maths); St Richard Reynolds Catholic Primary School (0.3 miles, Outstanding, 100% reading, 100% maths); Trafalgar Junior School (0.4 miles, Good, 88% reading, 91% maths); and Trafalgar Infant School (0.5 miles, Good).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Twickenham Primary Academy.
Archdeacon Cambridge's Church of England Primary SchoolSt Richard Reynolds Catholic Primary SchoolTrafalgar Junior SchoolTrafalgar Infant School
The trust
Twickenham Primary Academy is one of 4 schools run by Omnia Learning Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 73% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
What parents say
70 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Twickenham Primary Academy (as of September 2025): 90% would recommend the school, 97% say their child is happy there and 65% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (97%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (65%).
Who goes there
14.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 29.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (36%), Asian (21%) and Mixed (16%).
In 2026, 30 pupils (7.9%) received SEN support and 16 (4.2%) 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 autism.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Strawberry Hill Rail Station, about 670 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Twickenham Green, 90 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Twickenham Primary Academy 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, Twickenham Primary Academy issued 4 suspensions, 1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Twickenham Primary Academy are St Richard Reynolds Catholic High School (0.3 miles), The Richmond upon Thames School (0.5 miles), Waldegrave School (0.6 miles) and Orleans Park School (0.9 miles).
St Richard Reynolds Catholic High SchoolThe Richmond upon Thames SchoolWaldegrave SchoolOrleans Park School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; Ofsted Parent View; 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 · 2 years agoThis judgement is from June 2018, 8 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's December 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Twickenham Primary Academy creates a warm, inclusive environment where every child feels known and valued. The school offers an exceptionally broad range of enrichment activities and trips that bring learning to life, while maintaining high academic standards through carefully planned teaching. Strong support for children with additional needs ensures all pupils thrive and achieve well.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional enrichment activities including eco club, coding, chess, ballet, and science club that develop character and confidence
- Strong early reading programme with well-trained staff and phonics-based approach that helps all pupils keep up
- Highly effective support for pupils with SEND, ensuring they access the curriculum and achieve well
- Clear, ambitious curriculum with carefully sequenced knowledge and strong staff training
- Positive behaviour culture built on 'relentless routines' and clear school values
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective and the school has created an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Eco club, coding, chess, ballet, science club, residential team-building trips, field trips to local area, London museum visits, leadership roles
Twickenham Primary Academy has successfully maintained the outstanding standards from its previous inspection. Pupils thrive in this inclusive and nurturing school where they feel a strong sense of belonging.
At a Glance
14.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
70 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 82% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 82% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 75% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.1
Avg class size
24.5
Infant (KS1)
29.1
KS2
14
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Twickenham Primary Academy
Newsletter 5 - 2nd October 2026
2 Oct 2026
Class News - 2nd October 2026
2 Oct 2026
Newsletter 4 - 25th September 2026
25 Sep 2026
Class News - 25th September 2026
25 Sep 2026
Newsletter 3 - 18th September 2026
18 Sep 2026
Class News - 18th September 2026
18 Sep 2026
From Twickenham Primary Academy's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Twickenham Primary Academy.
- Vital PlayAt the school · Not yet graded
- Pins & Needles Club LTD460m away · Not yet graded
- Ace Activity Camp Twickenham460m away · Not yet graded
- Strawberry Hill School Clubs460m away · Not yet graded
- Learn A2Z530m away · Not yet graded
- Junior Club House Ltd800m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Twickenham Primary Academy from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Twickenham Primary Academy 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
- 23
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 23 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 4 serious and 18 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 on a bicycle.
7 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 Twickenham Primary Academy
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
94%
Near capacity
395 pupils
420 places
25 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Twickenham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Twickenham
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(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
30
SEN Support
16
EHC Plans
12.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
380
Total Pupils
178
Boys
202
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
18
Teachers
21.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,304
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,277
Per pupil
£2265k
Total funding
£86k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.4%
Overall absence
11.9%
Persistent absence
371
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
Questions parents ask about Twickenham Primary Academy
What are SATs results like at Twickenham Primary Academy?
Of the pupils at Twickenham Primary Academy who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 82% reached the expected standard in reading and 82% did so in maths.
What is Twickenham Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Twickenham Primary Academy's most recent Ofsted inspection, in December 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2018, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Twickenham Primary Academy?
No fixed boundary. When Twickenham Primary Academy 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 Twickenham Primary Academy?
Twickenham Primary Academy was not full in 2025: it ran at 94% of its 420 places.
How big are the classes at Twickenham Primary Academy?
Classes at Twickenham Primary Academy average 27.1 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Twickenham Primary Academy?
Twickenham Primary Academy has around 380 pupils on roll. 15% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Twickenham Primary Academy?
4.4% of sessions were missed at Twickenham Primary Academy in 2024/25. 11.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Twickenham Primary Academy?
Apply through Richmond upon Thames's coordinated admissions process, naming Twickenham Primary Academy 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 Twickenham Primary Academy have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Vital Play (registered, not yet graded). There are 5 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 Twickenham Primary Academy?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 23 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 4 serious and 18 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 on a bicycle. 7 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 Twickenham Primary Academy?
Twickenham Primary Academy is at 57 Colne Road, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW2 6QF.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)