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So much going on - we couldn’t help but wonder whether the girls here possess Hermione Granger style time-turners which enable them to do more in a school day than would normally be possible. The Old Vicarage is a ‘happy little haven’ where the best of traditional values combines with a positive and progressive education. Inspirational teaching, loads of variety, engaged, enthusiastic and engaging pupils. Great results. What a gem.
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Overview & data
- Pupil numbers
- 213 ·
- Religion
- None
- Fees
- £20,970 pa
- Local authority
- London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
- Area guides
Headteacher
Head
Mrs Clare Strickland
Since 2023, Clare Strickland. Raised in Oxford, Froebel trained, MA (Oxford Brookes) and PGCE (Cambridge). Currently doing an educational doctorate and ‘loving being back to being a learner’. First job at St George’s Ascot followed by a stint at
Entrance
Many pupils very local (within walking or scootering distance - handy as parking near the school can be a challenge) but catchment area extends to Putney, Barnes, East Sheen, Kew, Hammersmith, Twickenham and Isleworth.
Non-selective with two main
- Open days
- Open mornings are held twice a year in March and October. Private tours are available on request.
Exit
For a non-selective school, massively impressive leavers’ destinations. Numerous offers with a healthy number of scholarships. Lady Eleanor Holles the most popular in 2025, with others heading to Ibstock Place, St George's Ascot, St Paul's Girls,
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Teaching & learning
Learning support & SEN
Pupils
Money matters
Fees are competitive and all inclusive. No charge for in-house learning support.
- Fee information
- £20,970 pa
Our view
Located close to Richmond Park in a cream-coloured grade 2 listed castle complete with arrow slits, battlements, towers, crenelations, arched windows and a studded front door. All that’s missing, really, is a portcullis, a moat and a knight in
The last word
So much going on - we couldn’t help but wonder whether the girls here possess Hermione Granger style time-turners which enable them to do more in a school day than would normally be possible. The Old Vicarage is a ‘happy little haven’ where the best
