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Richmond Park Academy

State school · London, SW14 8RG
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,011 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,011 ·
Local authority
London Borough of Richmond upon Thames

Headteacher

Head

Mr James Whelan

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

East Sheen Primary School 19 %
Other 13 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Barnes Primary School 10 %
Thomson House School 8 %
Lowther Primary School 7 %
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School 6 %
Hotham Primary School 5 %
Darell Primary and Nursery School 5 %
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Roehampton 4 %
Unknown 4 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
Sheen Mount Primary School 3 %
Heathmere Primary School 3 %
Southmead Primary School 3 %
Roehampton Church Forest Primary School 2 %
The Alton School 2 %
Kew Riverside Primary School 2 %
Granard Primary School 2 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
84%
LA avg.
77%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
81%
LA avg.
83%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A level - Average points score (2024)

School
33.13
LA avg.
37.50
Eng. avg.
35.69
Data highlight

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
56
Number of teachers
21:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

3.3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
13.6 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,011
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good

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Contact the school

Address

Park Avenue
London
SW14 8RG
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Telephone: 020 8876 8891

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.richmondparkacademy.org

Local authority: London Borough of Richmond upon Thames

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School data & information Richmond Park Academy Park Avenue, London, SW14 8RG
1,011 Pupil numbers
25 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
26 % Pupils whose first language is not English
21:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
56 Number of teachers
3 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
81%
LA avg.
83%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
56.90
LA avg.
56.40
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.49 Score Above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 55 7
Russian GCSE (9-1) Full Course 6 9
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 33 6
Psychology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 60 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 60 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 38 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 161 6
Latin GCSE (9-1) Full Course 7 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 97 7
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 56 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 51 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 159 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 161 6
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 6
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 6
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 61 7
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 61 7
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 8 7
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 6

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
19%
LA avg.
22%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
33.13
LA avg.
37.50
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Psychology GCE A level 12 A
Physics GCE A level 11 A
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 11 B
Mathematics GCE A level 19 A
Logic / Philosophy GCE A level 10 C
History GCE A level 8 B
Government and Politics GCE A level 16 B
English Literature GCE A level 11 B
Economics GCE A level 8 B
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 7 C
Chemistry GCE A level 12 B
Biology GCE A level 14 C

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Richmond Park Academy is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

3.3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
13.6 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health Yes
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
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