The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 61.8 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (106% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
61.8
18.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
73%
30.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
49%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.05
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
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
93%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 145 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 84 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,140
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 8.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Richmond upon Thames
- Trust
- ASCENSION CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sorrel Simmons
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Clifden Road, Twickenham, London, TW1 4LT
Town setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Richard Reynolds Catholic High School?
St Richard Reynolds Catholic High School currently has 1,140 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Richard Reynolds Catholic High School take?
St Richard Reynolds Catholic High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Richard Reynolds Catholic High School?
St Richard Reynolds Catholic High School is in London, TW1 4LT, in the Richmond upon Thames local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Richard Reynolds Catholic High School have a sixth form?
Yes, St Richard Reynolds Catholic High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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