Orleans Park School
Twickenham, TW1 3BB · Richmond upon Thames · secondary school
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1st 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 the 388 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.4/10 among them, against 9.5/10 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 | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 78.5 · 94 | 30% | 2.82 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.88 · 96 | 25% | 2.39 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 66.4 · 96 | 10% | 0.96 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Orleans Park School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 79.5% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 64.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.88 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.4 out of 10 among them, against 9.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join The Brilliant Club Scholars Programme. Sports include basketball, boxing, judo, duathlon, yoga, volleyball, and rowing. Trips have included Kew Gardens and Iceland.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,403 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,360. 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 in maintaining their high attainment levels across all subjects? What specific support is available for pupils joining the Brilliant Club Scholars Programme?
What Ofsted said about Orleans Park School
Overview
Orleans Park School continues to be an outstanding school, where pupils thrive and achieve very well. The report highlights a broad and ambitious curriculum, high attendance, and a strong focus on personal development, ensuring pupils are well prepared for their next steps.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "very positive behaviour and exemplary attitudes to learning," upholding values of responsibility, resilience, and respect.
- The curriculum is "broad and rich," enhanced by additional subjects like astronomy and vocational courses, with careful sequencing to build subject expertise.
- Teachers are "very well informed about pupils’ individual needs," making appropriate adaptations, such as providing vocabulary glossaries in languages.
- Reading is prioritised across the school, with targeted support enabling pupils to gain confidence and access a wider range of subjects.
- There is a "very strong focus on pupils’ personal development," including education on mental well-being, consent, and fundamental British values.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 64.1 |
| 2024/25 | 64.4 |
| 2025/26 | 66.4 |
| 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
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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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