The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 57.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
57.0
13.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
64%
22.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
51%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.25
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 152 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 81 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,037
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 20.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Richmond upon Thames
- Head
- Mrs Helen Dixon (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
November 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Queens Road, Richmond, Surrey, TW10 6HW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMarshgate Primary School
Primary · 313m away
King's House School
Independent · 336m away
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Primary · 556m away
Sheen Mount Primary School
Primary · 864m away
Thomas's College
Independent · 927m away
The Old Vicarage School
Independent · 999m away
Windham Nursery School
Nursery · 1.1km away
Darell Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Christ's Church of England Comprehensive Secondary School a selective school?
No. Christ's Church of England Comprehensive Secondary School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Christ's Church of England Comprehensive Secondary School's Ofsted rating?
Christ's Church of England Comprehensive Secondary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Christ's Church of England Comprehensive Secondary School?
Christ's Church of England Comprehensive Secondary School currently has 1,037 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Christ's Church of England Comprehensive Secondary School take?
Christ's Church of England Comprehensive Secondary School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Christ's Church of England Comprehensive Secondary School?
Christ's Church of England Comprehensive Secondary School is in Richmond, TW10 6HW, in the Richmond upon Thames local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Christ's Church of England Comprehensive Secondary School have a sixth form?
Yes, Christ's Church of England Comprehensive Secondary School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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