The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 64.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (102% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
64.4
20.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
80%
37.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
72%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.00
Band 3Source: 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
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
96%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 216 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 108 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,394
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 7.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Richmond upon Thames
- Trust
- ORLEANS PARK SCHOOL
- Head
- Ms Kathy Pacey (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Richmond Road, Twickenham, TW1 3BB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOrleans Primary School
Primary · 353m away
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 487m away
Deer Park School
Primary · 989m away
Strathmore School
Academy · 1.1km away
St Richard Reynolds Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Catherine's School
Independent · 1.1km away
The German School
Independent · 1.2km away
The Russell Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Orleans Park School a selective school?
No. Orleans Park School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Orleans Park School's Ofsted rating?
Orleans Park School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Orleans Park School?
Orleans Park School currently has 1,394 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Orleans Park School take?
Orleans Park School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Orleans Park School?
Orleans Park School is in Twickenham, TW1 3BB, in the Richmond upon Thames local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Orleans Park School have a sixth form?
Yes, Orleans Park School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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