The Vineyard School, based in Richmond, provides primary education, 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.
The Vineyard School currently has around 575 pupils on roll, which is about 91% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52% boys and 48% girls. Around 6.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 6.9%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 8 pupils.
Pupil backgrounds are varied, with other white pupils forming the largest group at around 45.6%. white british pupils make up about 16.7% , followed by other mixed at 14.6%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Friars Stile Road, Richmond, TW10 6NE |
| Website: | https://www.vineyard.richmond.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 02089480195 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Richmond upon Thames |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Headteacher Frances Bracegirdle |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 102906 |
Ofsted inspection date: 07/11/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 630 |
| Number of Pupils: | 575 |
| Number of Boys: | 299 |
| Number of Girls: | 276 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 6.9% | 8.2% |
| Other White | 45.60% | 262 |
| White British | 16.70% | 96 |
| Other Mixed | 14.60% | 84 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 9.60% | 55 |
| Indian | 3.70% | 21 |
| Unclassified | 2.40% | 14 |
| White and Asian | 1.70% | 10 |
| Chinese | 1.40% | 8 |
| Pakistani | 1.20% | 7 |
| Other Asian | 1.20% | 7 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.50% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 0.30% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.30% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.20% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.20% | 1 |
| African | 0.20% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 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 | 1,881 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Vineyard School Friars Stile Road , TW10 6NE | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School Queen's Road , TW10 6HN | - not rated | 452 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School Queen's Road , TW10 6HN | 4out of 4 | 452 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deer Park School 389 Richmond Road , TW1 2EF | 4out of 4 | 1,015 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshgate Primary School 157 Queens Road , TW10 6HY | - not rated | 1,075 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 914 yd | Voluntary aided school | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Orleans Park School Richmond Road , TW1 3BB | - not rated | 1,811 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orleans Park School Richmond Road , TW1 3BB | 4out of 4 | 1,811 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grey Court School Ham Street , Ham TW10 7HN | - not rated | 2,131 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grey Court School Ham Street , Ham TW10 7HN | 4out of 4 | 2,131 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 | 1,338 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College (Rhacc) Parkshot , TW9 2RE | - not rated | 1,343 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas's College Queens Road , TW10 6JW | - not rated | 203 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Old Vicarage School 48 Richmond Hill , TW10 6QX | - not rated | 472 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| King's House School 68 King's Road , TW10 6ES | - not rated | 749 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The German School Douglas House , Petersham Road TW10 7AH | - not rated | 1,187 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Strathmore School Meadlands Drive , Petersham TW10 7ED | - not rated | 1,389 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.