SchoolScoresThe Vineyard School
Community school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Friars Stile Road, Richmond, TW10 6NE
020 8948 0195 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 7 November 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
484 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Richmond (Richmond upon Thames) comparisons use the 6 of its 9 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 3 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Richmond (Richmond upon Thames) | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 4th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Richmond (Richmond upon Thames). Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 97% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 4th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Richmond (Richmond upon Thames). Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 98% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 4th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Richmond (Richmond upon Thames). Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 93% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 162 parents whose child had been bullied 5th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Richmond (Richmond upon Thames). Higher than 60% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 59% | 64% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 322 parents who had raised a concern Joint 5th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Richmond (Richmond upon Thames). Higher than 52% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 89% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 5th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Richmond (Richmond upon Thames). Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94%said yes | 95% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Richmond (Richmond upon Thames) figures pool parents at the Richmond (Richmond upon Thames) schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
88 pupils in this year group.
86% — 8 points above the Richmond upon Thames average, and 24 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Richmond upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 86% | 78% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 30% | 21% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 97% | 88% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 86% | 83% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 97% | 88% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 112 | 109 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 113 | 109 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Richmond upon Thames. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 60 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 64 |
| Of those, offered a place | 52 (81%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 226 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 1.1
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 8 places for autism. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Richmond upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 8th highest of 9 state primary schools in Richmond (Richmond upon Thames). Higher than 8% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.6% | 12.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 6th highest of 9 state primary schools in Richmond (Richmond upon Thames). Higher than 68% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.0% | 3.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 7th highest of 9 state primary schools in Richmond (Richmond upon Thames). Higher than 4% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.9% | 10.5%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 6th highest of 9 state primary schools in Richmond (Richmond upon Thames). Higher than 83% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 36.5% | 32.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 9 state primary schools in Richmond (Richmond upon Thames). Lower than 86% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.8% | 4.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 9 state primary schools in Richmond (Richmond upon Thames). Lower than 82% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.5% | 8.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 7th lowest of 9 state primary schools in Richmond (Richmond upon Thames). Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.2 | 0.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 7th lowest of 9 state primary schools in Richmond (Richmond upon Thames). Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.2% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 4th highest of 9 state primary schools in Richmond (Richmond upon Thames). Higher than 35% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.3 | 20.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 4th highest of 9 state primary schools in Richmond (Richmond upon Thames). Higher than 58% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.2 | 11.2 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 3rd highest of 9 state primary schools in Richmond (Richmond upon Thames). Higher than 69% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 18.4% | 14.2%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023, before conversion) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Old Vicarage School 0.3 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Deer Park School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2018), confirmed 2024 · 97% met expected standard (KS2)
- Marshgate Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 88% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Russell Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holy Trinity CofE Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kneller Hall Junior School 0.9 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Sheen Mount Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- Orleans Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Stephen's C E Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is The Vineyard School's Ofsted rating?
The Vineyard School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 7 November 2023.
How did The Vineyard School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 86% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 24 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend The Vineyard School?
94% of the 484 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend The Vineyard School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is The Vineyard School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 64 families put The Vineyard School as their first choice for 60 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 52 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 102906.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.