St Richard Reynolds Catholic High School
London, TW1 4LT · Richmond upon Thames · secondary school
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4th 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 400 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.4/10 among them, against 9.3/10 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 | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 84.2 · 96 | 30% | 2.86 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.66 · 90 | 25% | 2.24 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 63.9 · 95 | 10% | 0.95 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Richard Reynolds Catholic High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.5% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 61.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.66 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.7 out of 10 among them, against 9.1 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,175 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,097. 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 support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How does the curriculum prepare students for the specific entry criteria of local universities?
What Ofsted said about St Richard Reynolds Catholic High School
Overview
St Richard Reynolds Catholic High School continues to be an outstanding school where pupils flourish. The report describes it as an "exceptional school" with "impeccable" behaviour, where students rise to high expectations and achieve very well in public examinations.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious," carefully sequenced to build knowledge and skills over time, ensuring pupils become "independent and resilient learners."
- Teachers are "experts in the subjects they teach," presenting knowledge clearly and using assessment effectively to address learning gaps and challenge pupils.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "well supported to access the same ambitious curriculum as their peers."
- The school places great emphasis on reading, with a popular library and expert support for those needing help to catch up.
- There is a "rich and varied programme for personal development," including careers education, mental health support, and a vast range of enriching activities in music and sport.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with governors and trustees taking their duties seriously and creating an open culture that puts pupils’ interests first.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 58.7 |
| 2024/25 | 61.8 |
| 2025/26 | 63.9 |
| 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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