Marshgate Primary School is a primary school in Richmond, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Marshgate Primary School currently has around 416 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.6% boys and 52.4% girls. Around 6.3% 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%. Persistent absence is recorded at 5.4%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with other white pupils forming the largest group at around 28.1%. white british pupils make up about 26.4%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | 157 Queens Road, Richmond, TW10 6HY |
| Website: | www.marshgate.richmond.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 02083326219 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Richmond upon Thames |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Dermot Bracken |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 133728 |
Ofsted inspection date: 07/05/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 416 |
| Number of Boys: | 198 |
| Number of Girls: | 218 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 5.4% | 8.2% |
| Other White | 28.10% | 117 |
| White British | 26.40% | 110 |
| Chinese | 8.20% | 34 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 7.20% | 30 |
| Other Mixed | 6.70% | 28 |
| Other Asian | 6.30% | 26 |
| White and Asian | 5.30% | 22 |
| Indian | 3.10% | 13 |
| Unclassified | 2.40% | 10 |
| Irish | 1.70% | 7 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.40% | 6 |
| White and Black African | 0.70% | 3 |
| Pakistani | 0.70% | 3 |
| African | 0.70% | 3 |
| Other Black | 0.50% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.20% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windham Nursery School Windham Road , TW9 2HP | 4out of 4 | 872 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshgate Primary School 157 Queens Road , TW10 6HY | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Carrington Road , TW10 5AA | - not rated | 449 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School Queen's Road , TW10 6HN | - not rated | 710 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School Queen's Road , TW10 6HN | 4out of 4 | 710 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darell Primary and Nursery School Niton Road , TW9 4LH | 3out of 4 | 988 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ's Church of England Comprehensive Secondary School Queens Road , TW10 6HW | 3out of 4 | 342 yd | Voluntary aided school | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Shene School Park Avenue , East Sheen SW14 8RG | - not rated | 2,322 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Richmond Park Park Avenue , SW14 8RG | 3out of 4 | 2,322 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orleans Park School Richmond Road , TW1 3BB | - not rated | 2,711 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orleans Park School Richmond Road , TW1 3BB | 4out of 4 | 2,711 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Adult Community College Parkshot , TW9 2RE | - not rated | 1,028 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College (Rhacc) Parkshot , TW9 2RE | - not rated | 1,032 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's House School 68 King's Road , TW10 6ES | - not rated | 337 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Falcons Prep - Richmond 41 Kew Foot Road , Richmond TW9 2SS | - not rated | 999 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Radnor House Prep School 41 Kew Foot Road , TW9 2SS | - not rated | 1,033 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Falcons Preparatory School for Boys 41 Kew Foot Road , Richmond TW9 2SS | - not rated | 1,037 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Old Vicarage School 48 Richmond Hill , TW10 6QX | - not rated | 1,107 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.