The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 86% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
86%
+24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
30%
+22.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
+6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
113
+8.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
113
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 51 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 575
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 6.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Richmond upon Thames
- Head
- Headteacher Frances Bracegirdle (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Friars Stile Road, Richmond, Surrey, TW10 6NE
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is The Vineyard School's Ofsted rating?
The Vineyard School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Vineyard School?
The Vineyard School currently has 575 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Vineyard School take?
The Vineyard School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Vineyard School?
The Vineyard School is in Richmond, TW10 6NE, in the Richmond upon Thames local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Vineyard School have a sixth form?
No, The Vineyard School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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