What are the best private schools in Richmond upon Thames?

Based on Ofsted ratings and exam results, the top-ranked private schools in Richmond upon Thames include Hampton School, Kew College, and Kew Green Preparatory School. Rankings are updated regularly using the latest data from the Department for Education.

How many Ofsted Outstanding private schools are in Richmond upon Thames?

Richmond upon Thames has 26 private schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 39 are rated Good, meaning 98% of inspected schools hold a Good or Outstanding rating.

How are private schools in Richmond upon Thames ranked on Eduscope?

Schools are ranked using a composite score that combines Ofsted or ISI inspection ratings, Key Stage exam results, pupil progress measures, and other performance indicators published by the Department for Education. The score is recalculated regularly as new data becomes available.

What is the average class size in Richmond upon Thames private schools?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across private schools in Richmond upon Thames is 20:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.

How much do private schools in Richmond upon Thames cost?

Fees for private schools in Richmond upon Thames vary by school and age group. Day school fees typically range from £10,000 to £20,000 per year, while boarding fees can exceed £30,000. Individual school pages on Eduscope include fee information where available.

Best Private Schools in Richmond upon Thames

24 private schools found

Key Facts

In Richmond upon Thames, 24 independent schools (8.3% of total) cater to 10,552 pupils, reflecting a significant private education sector presence.
Richmond upon Thames is home to 9 inspected independent schools, with 100.0% achieving Good or Outstanding ratings, comprising 6 Outstanding and 3 Good.
The independent schools in Richmond upon Thames have 0.0% of pupils eligible for free school meals, compared to the national average of 23.8%, and 15.8% have special educational needs.
Pupils in Richmond upon Thames' independent schools achieve an Attainment 8 score of 43.42 and 17.0% attain grade 5+ in English and maths, indicating varied academic performance.

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Hampton School

Hampton, TW12 3HD

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–19 · Boys

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils1,578

P/T Ratio–

Kew College

Richmond, TW9 3HQ

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–11

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils262

P/T Ratio–

Kew Green Preparatory School

Richmond, TW9 3AF

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils196

P/T Ratio–

King's House School

Richmond, TW10 6ES

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–14

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils418

P/T Ratio–

Lady Eleanor Holles School

Hampton, TW12 3HF

Independent · Primary · Ages 7–19 · Girls

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Absence–

Pupils969

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Newland House School

Twickenham, TW1 4TQ

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–13

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils392

P/T Ratio–

Seva Education Twickenham

Twickenham, TW1 4TL

Independent · Primary · Ages 5–16

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils21

P/T Ratio–

St Catherine's School

Uk, TW1 4QJ

Independent · Primary · Ages 7–18 · Girls

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils381

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St Paul's School

London, SW13 9JT

Independent · Primary · Ages 7–18 · Boys

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Absence–

Pupils1,504

P/T Ratio–

The Mall School

Twickenham, TW2 5NQ

Independent · Primary · Ages 0–11

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils218

P/T Ratio–

The Old Vicarage School

Richmond, TW10 6QX

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–11 · Girls

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils227

P/T Ratio–

The Royal Ballet School

London, WC2E 9DA

Independent · Primary · Ages 11–19

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils227

P/T Ratio–

Tower House School

London, SW14 8LF

Independent · Primary · Ages 4–13 · Boys

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils181

P/T Ratio–

Twickenham Preparatory School

Hampton, TW12 2SA

Independent · Primary · Ages 4–13

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils233

P/T Ratio–

Unicorn School

Richmond, TW9 3JX

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–11

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils136

P/T Ratio–

Jack and Jill School

Hampton, TW12 3HX

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils166

P/T Ratio–

The German School

Richmond, TW10 7AH

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–19

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils859

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The Swedish School

London, SW13 9JS

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–19

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils216

P/T Ratio–

Thomas's College

Richmond, TW10 6JW

Independent · Primary · Ages 11–18

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils304

P/T Ratio–

Radnor House Prep School

Richmond, TW9 2SS

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils77

P/T Ratio–

The Harrodian School

London, SW13 9QN

Independent · Primary · Ages 4–18

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils1,034

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Hampton Court House

East Molesey, KT8 9BS

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–18

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils346

P/T Ratio–

Broomfield House School

Richmond, TW9 3HS

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils160

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Radnor House

Twickenham, TW1 4QG

Independent · Primary · Ages 11–18

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils471

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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 24 private schools in Richmond upon Thames, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.

Area Benchmarks

Metric	Richmond upon Thames	England
Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard	76%	61%
Secondary ResultsProgress 8	+0.46	+0.00
Attainment 8	43.4	46.1
AttendancePersistent Absence	13%	20%
ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio	20.1:1	18.1:1
Spending per Pupil	£8,327	£7,460

About This Data

•School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
•Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
•Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.

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Best Private Schools in Richmond upon Thames

Key Facts

Hampton School

Kew College

Kew Green Preparatory School

King's House School

Lady Eleanor Holles School

Newland House School

Seva Education Twickenham

St Catherine's School

St Paul's School

The Mall School

The Old Vicarage School

The Royal Ballet School

Tower House School

Twickenham Preparatory School

Unicorn School

Jack and Jill School

The German School

The Swedish School

Thomas's College

Radnor House Prep School

The Harrodian School

Hampton Court House

Broomfield House School

Radnor House

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the best private schools in Richmond upon Thames?

How many Ofsted Outstanding private schools are in Richmond upon Thames?

How are private schools in Richmond upon Thames ranked on Eduscope?

What is the average class size in Richmond upon Thames private schools?

How much do private schools in Richmond upon Thames cost?

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