Grey Court School, based in Richmond, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Grey Court School currently has around 1631 pupils on roll, which is about 117% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 57.2% boys and 42.8% girls. Around 11.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 11.5%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 8 pupils.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 48.9%. other white pupils make up about 17.3%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 93% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (89%) , including 52% who stay in school sixth forms and 20% progressing to further education , while 3% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Ham Street, Richmond, TW10 7HN |
| Website: | http://www.greycourt.richmond.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 02089481173 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Richmond upon Thames |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Christopher Rhodes |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 138825 |
Ofsted inspection date: 10/01/2018
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1398 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1631 |
| Number of Boys: | 933 |
| Number of Girls: | 698 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 11.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 48.90% | 797 |
| Other White | 17.30% | 282 |
| Other Mixed | 6.10% | 99 |
| Chinese | 4.80% | 79 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 4.60% | 75 |
| White and Asian | 3.90% | 64 |
| Indian | 3.30% | 54 |
| Other Asian | 3.20% | 52 |
| Pakistani | 2.10% | 34 |
| African | 1.50% | 24 |
| White and Black African | 1.40% | 23 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.30% | 22 |
| Unclassified | 0.60% | 10 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.40% | 6 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 4 |
| Other Black | 0.20% | 4 |
| Caribbean | 0.10% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Richard's Church of England Primary School Ashburnham Road , Ham TW10 7NL | 3out of 4 | 582 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadlands Primary School Broughton Avenue , Ham TW10 7TS | 3out of 4 | 605 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Russell Primary School The Russell School , Petersham Road TW10 7AH | 3out of 4 | 893 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School Amyand Park Road , TW1 3HE | 4out of 4 | 1,729 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orleans Primary School Hartington Road , TW1 3EN | 3out of 4 | 1,807 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grey Court School Ham Street , Ham TW10 7HN | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grey Court School Ham Street , Ham TW10 7HN | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orleans Park School Richmond Road , TW1 3BB | - not rated | 1,424 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orleans Park School Richmond Road , TW1 3BB | 4out of 4 | 1,424 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Tiffin Girls' School Richmond Road , KT2 5PL | - not rated | 1,766 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond-upon-Thames College Langhorn Drive , TW2 7SJ | - not rated | 2,742 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Adult Community College Parkshot , TW9 2RE | - not rated | 3,173 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College (Rhacc) Parkshot , TW9 2RE | - not rated | 3,176 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strathmore School Meadlands Drive , Petersham TW10 7ED | - not rated | 745 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malden Oaks School and Tuition Service The Dukes Centre , Dukes Avenue KT2 5QY | 3out of 4 | 881 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The German School Douglas House , Petersham Road TW10 7AH | - not rated | 948 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine Senior School Cross Deep , TW1 4QJ | - not rated | 1,483 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Catherine's School Cross Deep , Twickenham TW1 4QJ | - not rated | 1,553 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.