East Sheen Primary School
London, SW14 8ED · Richmond upon Thames · primary school
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8th of 38 primary schools in Richmond upon Thames we can score, 45 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.6/10 against 3,809 of them, against 9.3/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 83.0 · 92 | 40% | 3.67 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 24.0 · 95 | 25% | 2.38 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
East Sheen Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 83.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 24.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in 2023. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a choir and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 593 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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
How does the school support pupils who do not reach the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Outstanding rating in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about East Sheen Primary School
Overview
East Sheen Primary School is judged as ‘Outstanding’ across all inspection categories. The report describes a school where ‘staff and pupils are rightly proud’ and work together to ensure it is a ‘happy place for pupils to thrive’. Leaders have constructed an ‘ambitious curriculum’ that enables pupils to achieve ‘high standards’ and ‘excellent outcomes’ in core subjects.
Strengths
- Teachers ‘inspire’ pupils to do their best, resulting in ‘consistently exceptional’ behaviour and ‘very positive attitudes’.
- The curriculum is well-planned, with teachers ensuring pupils build ‘secure knowledge and skills’ across subjects, including precise revisiting of essential content.
- Reading is a priority, with staff using a ‘consistent approach to teaching phonics’ and providing targeted support so weaker readers ‘catch up quickly’.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive ‘personalised support’ and achieve highly, supported by accurate identification of individual needs.
- Leaders foster a ‘strong sense of teamwork’, prioritising staff well-being and providing ‘well-planned professional development opportunities’.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with staff being ‘diligent in logging any concerns’ and leaders ‘persistent in making sure that pupils and their families get the right support’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 82% |
| 2023/24 | 78% |
| 2024/25 | 83% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 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
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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