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Grey Court School

Academy converter · Richmond · TW10 7HN

Ages 11–18 · 1,650 pupils · Richmond upon Thames

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Ofsted

School remains Outstanding

Attainment 8

63.2

Overall absence

4.8%

Admissions demand

1.35 · Competitive

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Outstanding

Inspection date

2024-03-19

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8+0.85
−20+2
Attainment 863.2
English & maths grade 5+81%
English & maths grade 4+90%
EBacc entry74%

EBacc APS: 5.9

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence4.8%
Persistent absence (10%+)11.5%
Unauthorised1.4%
Authorised absence
3.4%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.8%
Enrolments in measure
1,286

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.35 · Competitive

1st preferences

373

Places offered

281

1st-preference offers

231

Total preferences (any rank)
1,562
Preferred offers (top 3)
281
Applications from outside LA
510
Offers to outside-LA applicants
79
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill118%

1,650 pupils · 1,398 places

Pupils on roll
1,650
Boys / girls
928 / 722
School capacity
1,398
Capacity fill
1,650 / 1,398 (118%)
Free school meals
12.4%
FSM pupils
159
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

3 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: EVERY CHILD, EVERY DAY ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
EVERY CHILD, EVERY DAY ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Grey Court School
Headteacher
Mr Christopher Rhodes

Location

Address
Ham Street, Ham
Postcode
TW10 7HN
Town
Richmond
County
Surrey
Local authority
Richmond upon Thames
District
Richmond upon Thames
Constituency
Richmond Park
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
Special classes
Has Special Classes
Resourced provision
Resourced provision
Resourced places
8 on roll / 8 capacity

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Richmond, Richmond upon Thames, 1,650 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, special school, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 12.4%. SEN provision includes: SLCN - Speech, language and Communication.

Open schools in Richmond
37
Secondary schools in Richmond
4
Academies among open schools in Richmond
24% (9)
Open schools in TW10
13
Secondary in TW10
2
Open schools in Richmond upon Thames LA
86
Secondary in Richmond upon Thames LA
11

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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  • Waldegrave School

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Christopher Rhodes
Telephone
02089481173
Website
http://www.greycourt.richmond.sch.uk/

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