Located in Twickenham, Orleans Park School is a secondary school, 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.

Orleans Park School currently has around 1394 pupils on roll, which is about 103% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 57.6% boys and 42.4% girls. Around 7.6% 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 4.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 8.1%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 13 pupils.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (51%). other white pupils make up about 17.6%

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 96% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (93%) , including 46% who stay in school sixth forms and 31% progressing to further education , while 2% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Richmond Road, Twickenham, TW1 3BB
Website: http://www.orleanspark.school
Telephone: 02088910187
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Richmond upon Thames
Headteacher / Principal: Ms Kathy Pacey
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 138651

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 15/11/2017

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 18
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1360
Number of Pupils: 1394
Number of Boys: 803
Number of Girls: 591

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.4% 4%
Persistent absence: 8.1% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British51.00%711
Other White17.60%245
Chinese6.90%96
White and Asian4.70%66
Other Mixed3.40%48
Unclassified3.40%48
Indian2.70%38
Other Asian2.20%30
African1.70%24
Other (any other ethnic group)1.60%22
White and Black African1.20%17
Pakistani1.20%17
White and Black Caribbean0.90%13
Irish0.60%9
Bangladeshi0.40%6
Other Black0.20%3
Caribbean0.10%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Well above average (0.77)
Of the 216 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 204 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
0.77
Town average
0.44
Local authority average
0.33
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
67%
Town average
46%
Local authority average
33%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
79%
Town average
56%
Local authority average
40%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
64.2
Town average
56.3
Local authority average
50.8
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
6.0
Town average
5.2
Local authority average
4.5
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
96%

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 3,275 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Orleans Primary School
Hartington Road , TW1 3EN
3out of 4 385 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Amyand Park Road , TW1 3HE
4out of 4 531 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Stephen's C E Primary School
Winchester Road , TW1 1LF
3out of 4 937 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Deer Park School
389 Richmond Road , TW1 2EF
4out of 4 1,080 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
St Richard Reynolds Catholic Primary School
Clifden Road , Twickenham TW1 4LT
- not rated 1,171 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Orleans Park School
Richmond Road , TW1 3BB
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Orleans Park School
Richmond Road , TW1 3BB
4out of 4 0 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Richard Reynolds Catholic High School
Clifden Road , Twickenham TW1 4LT
- not rated 1,076 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Richard Reynolds Catholic High School
Clifden Road , Twickenham TW1 4LT
4out of 4 1,076 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Grey Court School
Ham Street , Ham TW10 7HN
- not rated 1,424 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Richmond-upon-Thames College
Langhorn Drive , TW2 7SJ
- not rated 1,687 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Richmond Adult Community College
Parkshot , TW9 2RE
- not rated 2,243 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College (Rhacc)
Parkshot , TW9 2RE
- not rated 2,245 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Sunflower Montessori School
8 Victoria Road , TW1 3HW
- not rated 334 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Catherine Senior School
Cross Deep , TW1 4QJ
- not rated 1,091 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Girls More About School
Strathmore School
Station Road , TW1 4DQ
3out of 4 1,149 yd Academy special converter No Mixed More About School
St Catherine's School
Cross Deep , Twickenham TW1 4QJ
- not rated 1,232 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
Strathmore School
Meadlands Drive , Petersham TW10 7ED
- not rated 1,250 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.