The German School
IndependentPrimaryNurserySixth Form
The German School
Ages3 – 19
859 pupils
Outstanding· Sept 2025
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Details
Type
Independent School
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Head Teacher
Mr Oliver Schmitz
Gender
Mixed
Admissions
Non-selective
Religious Character
Does not apply
Opened
September 1971
Website
www.dslondon.org.uk
Reference Number
102945
Additional Provisions
Nursery ProvisionSixth Form
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
Pupils
Summary
Total Pupils899 (100% of capacity)
Age Range3 – 19
GenderMixed
Boys / Girls51% / 49%
Free School Meals—
English as Additional Language—
SEN Support12.7%
SEN with EHCP0.3%
Overall Attendance—
Persistent Absence—
Class Sizes
Overall Average0.0
Key Stage 10.0
Key Stage 20.0
Total Pupils
The number of pupils shown in this chart has come from the National School Census; these numbers may not match exactly other pupil data shown on this site, because different sources of data are updated at different times within the academic year.
Cohort Sizes
—
Pupil Ethnicities
—
About This Data
- •Data sourced from the National School Census for 2024/25, collected each January.
- •This is not live data. For current availability of places, contact the school or local authority directly.
- •Capacity refers to the maximum number of pupils a school can accommodate. Schools may operate above or below capacity, and spare places may only be available in certain year groups.
- •Persistent absence means a pupil missed 10% or more of their possible sessions during the academic year. Absence rates during 2020–2022 were significantly higher due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Inspections
Ofsted Inspections
6 inspections on record
Current Rating
Outstanding· Sept 2025
- 2025Outstanding
Category Judgements
Category Judgement Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Early years provision Outstanding AI-Generated Insights
SEND2- The school supports pupils with SEND expertly.
- Pupils with SEND access an ambitious curriculum.
Curriculum2- The curriculum is broad and ambitious across all phases.
- Pupils make connections across different subjects effectively.
Leadership2- Leaders implement improvements effectively.
- Staff workload and well-being are considered.
Pupil Progress2- Pupils achieve highly in public examinations.
- Pupils with additional needs receive effective support.
Teaching Quality2- Teachers encourage pupils to communicate and debate.
- Pupils secure key concepts through purposeful practice.
Personal Development2- Pupils develop confidence through leadership roles.
- Pupils are prepared for life in modern Britain.
Behaviour & Attendance2- Pupils behave excellently and are respectful.
- Pupils have very high attendance rates.
Insights are generated by AI from the inspection report and may not be fully accurate.
- 2022Good
- 2018Good
- 2014Outstanding
- 2011Outstanding
- 2008Good
About This Data
- •Inspection data is sourced from Ofsted, the official schools inspectorate for England.
- •Ratings may have changed since the last inspection. Always check the latest report for current information.
- •Some inspections (monitoring visits, academy conversions) do not result in a graded judgement.
Contact Information
Address
Douglas HousePetersham Road
Petersham
Richmond
Surrey
TW10 7AH
Phone
02089402510Website
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