Best 3 Secondary schools in Richmond upon Thames – comparison

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We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: St Richard Reynolds Catholic High School (Secondary) in London; Waldegrave School (Secondary) in Twickenham; Grey Court School (Secondary) in Richmond — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares St Richard Reynolds Catholic High School, Waldegrave School and Grey Court School. They are secondary phase and academy converter type located around London, Twickenham, Middlesex and Richmond, Surrey. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (St Richard Reynolds Catholic High School), published Jun 2019. The most recent inspection on record is for St Richard Reynolds Catholic High School (Jun 2019). average roll around ≈ 1,400, combined total ≈ 4,250, typical FSM 5–10%, range 5–10%–10–15%; spread across trusts such as ASCENSION CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST, The Waldegrave Trust and Every Child, Every Day Academy Trust.

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Attribute	St Richard Reynolds Catholic High School TW1 4LT	Waldegrave School TW2 5LH	Grey Court School TW10 7HN
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	London TW1 4LT	Twickenham Middlesex TW2 5LH	Richmond Surrey TW10 7HN
Latest Ofsted	1 9 Jun 2019	1 24 Oct 2018	1 2 Feb 2018
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,650 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1080	1246	1398
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	ASCENSION CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST	The Waldegrave Trust	Every Child, Every Day Academy Trust
Website	www.strichardreynolds.org.uk	www.waldegrave.richmond.sch.uk	www.greycourt.richmond.sch.uk
Telephone	02083254630	02088943244	02089481173
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

St Richard Reynolds Catholic High School

TW1 4LT

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: London
TW1 4LT
Ofsted: 1 9 Jun 2019
Pupils: ≈ 1,150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: ASCENSION CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.strichardreynolds.org.uk
Telephone: 02083254630

Waldegrave School

TW2 5LH

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Twickenham
Middlesex
TW2 5LH
Ofsted: 1 24 Oct 2018
Pupils: ≈ 1,450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Waldegrave Trust
Website: www.waldegrave.richmond.sch.uk
Telephone: 02088943244

Grey Court School

TW10 7HN

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Richmond
Surrey
TW10 7HN
Ofsted: 1 2 Feb 2018
Pupils: ≈ 1,650 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Every Child, Every Day Academy Trust
Website: www.greycourt.richmond.sch.uk
Telephone: 02089481173

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.