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.

School Information

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

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 07/05/2025

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 420
Number of Pupils: 416
Number of Boys: 198
Number of Girls: 218

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4% 4%
Persistent absence: 5.4% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Other White28.10%117
White British26.40%110
Chinese8.20%34
Other (any other ethnic group)7.20%30
Other Mixed6.70%28
Other Asian6.30%26
White and Asian5.30%22
Indian3.10%13
Unclassified2.40%10
Irish1.70%7
White and Black Caribbean1.40%6
White and Black African0.70%3
Pakistani0.70%3
African0.70%3
Other Black0.50%2
Caribbean0.20%1
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.20%1
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0

Education - Primary

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.

Reading: Above Average (3.1)
Writing: Average (1.1)
Maths: Above Average (2.3)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
91%
Town average
71%
Local authority average
77%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
28%
Town average
18%
Local authority average
23%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
111.0
Town average
107.9
Local authority average
109.3
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
109.0
Town average
106.9
Local authority average
108.4
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

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

Primary

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

Secondary

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

16 plus

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

Not applicable

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.