Christ's Church of England Comprehensive Secondary School
Richmond, TW10 6HW · Richmond upon Thames · secondary school
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6th of 11 secondary schools in Richmond upon Thames we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.9/10 against 910 of them, against 8.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 85 | 35% | 2.99 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 67.4 · 88 | 30% | 2.65 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.31 · 73 | 25% | 1.83 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 56.4 · 88 | 10% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Christ's Church of England Comprehensive Secondary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.9% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 57.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.31 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in February 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,050 pupils against a stated capacity of 930. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support is available for pupils aiming to raise their Progress 8 score further? How does the new Ofsted framework affect day-to-day teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Christ's Church of England Comprehensive Secondary School
Overview
The inspection describes a school where pupils thrive in a "calm, orderly environment" characterised by "warm, respectful and trusting" relationships. Leaders have established a "strong standard" across achievement, curriculum, inclusion, leadership, personal development, and post-16 provision, with only attendance and behaviour rated at the "expected standard."
Strengths
- Pupils "progress very well" through an "ambitious, broad and balanced" curriculum, building "detailed knowledge over time" and achieving high results in national tests.
- Inclusion is a "clear and well-embedded priority," with "well-structured policies" ensuring vulnerable pupils, including those with special educational needs, receive timely support.
- Leaders and governors demonstrate a "detailed and nuanced understanding" of the school, providing "appropriate support and challenge" while prioritising pupils’ best interests.
- Personal development is "particularly successful," with pupils developing "resilience, leadership and social responsibility" through a wide range of enrichment activities.
- Post-16 students achieve "very well," benefiting from a "broad and ambitious" curriculum and "high-quality careers programme" that supports ambitious future choices.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should "further develop their work to increase the attendance of all pupils, and disadvantaged pupils in particular," as persistent absence for this group remains high.
- Leaders should "sustain the effectiveness of their work to continually strengthen teaching" to address any minor variations in curriculum delivery and maintain highly effective standards.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 56.0 |
| 2024/25 | 57.0 |
| 2025/26 | 56.4 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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