Turing House School

Free school · Secondary, ages 11 to 19 · Mixed · Sixth form

Part of RUSSELL EDUCATION TRUST

Hospital Bridge Road, Twickenham, TW2 6LH

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OfstedNo overall gradeInspected 3 December 2024
Grade 5 or above in English and maths65%England 45% · 2024/25
3rd highest of 5 state secondary schools in Twickenham.
Higher than 88% of 3,259 state secondary schools in England.
Pupils1,047Room for 1,050 Pupil numbers in January of each year: 451 in 2019, 665 in 2021, 729 in 2022, 841 in 2023, 939 in 2024, 1,006 in 2025, 1,047 in 2026. Across England, secondary state school pupil numbers were up 10% from 2019 to 2025.
First-choice applications per place1.7257 for 153 places, September 2026
2nd highest of 5 state secondary schools in Twickenham.
Higher than 95% of 3,219 state secondary schools in England.

Ofsted inspection

At the inspection that started on 3 December 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.

This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.

AreaGrade
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership and managementOutstanding
Sixth formGood
SafeguardingEffective

Read the full Ofsted reports for this school

Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.

What parents say

313 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.

Twickenham comparisons use the 4 of its 5 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other one has 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.

StatementThis schoolTwickenhamEngland
My child is happy at this school
Joint 1st highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Twickenham.
Higher than 98% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England.
98% 95% 89%
My child feels safe at this school
Joint 1st highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Twickenham.
Higher than 96% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England.
98% 96% 90%
The school makes sure pupils are well behaved
Joint 1st highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Twickenham.
Higher than 95% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England.
96% 92% 84%
Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 78 parents whose child had been bullied
2nd highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Twickenham.
Higher than 77% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England.
59% 57% 51%
Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 211 parents who had raised a concern
2nd highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Twickenham.
Higher than 96% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England.
90% 86% 76%
My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 88 parents of children with SEND
1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Twickenham.
Higher than 96% of 789 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England.
88% 77% 68%
I would recommend this school to another parent
2nd highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Twickenham.
Higher than 98% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England.
98%said yes 95% 84%

Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 31%). 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. Twickenham figures pool parents at the Twickenham 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.

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Results

GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25

164 pupils in this year group.

65% — about the same as the Richmond upon Thames average, and 20 points above the England average.

MeasureThis schoolRichmond upon ThamesEngland
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 65% 65% 45%
Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. 54.2 56.6 46.1
EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. 4.9 5.2 4.1
Grade 5 or above in English and maths, over time
40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% England 2022/23: 45%England 2023/24: 46%England 2024/25: 45% This school 2022/23: 76%This school 2023/24: 74%This school 2024/25: 65% This school England 45% 2022/23 76% 2023/24 74% 2024/25 65%

Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.

Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.

After Year 11

Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.

124 pupils in this year group.

94% — about the same as the Richmond upon Thames average, and 2 points above the England average.

Where pupils went after Year 11
This school 60%12%18%
England 34%13%37%
MeasureThis schoolRichmond upon ThamesEngland
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. 94% 93% 92%
School sixth form 60% 53% 34%
Sixth form college 12% 11% 13%
Further education college 18% 24% 37%
Apprenticeship 2% 1% 3%
Work 2% 1% 3%

Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time

2023/242024/25
99%94%

Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.

A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25

79 A level students in this year group.

MeasureThis schoolRichmond upon ThamesEngland
Average A level grade B B B-
A level exams graded A* or A 35% 37% 26%
A level exams graded A* to B 62% 66% 53%
Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. 39.0 39.1 35
Average points per A level entry, over time
30 35 40 45 England 2022/23: 34.2England 2023/24: 34.4England 2024/25: 35 This school 2022/23: 34.2This school 2023/24: 36.1This school 2024/25: 39.0 This school England 35 2022/23 34.2 2023/24 36.1 2024/25 39.0

A level subjects, 2024/25

19 subjects, 232 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.

SubjectExamsA*A* or AEngland A* or A
Mathematics 27 48% 63% 40%
Psychology 24 8% 42% 19%
Economics 23 0% 13% 26%
Sociology 20 10% 30% 20%
Physics 17 18% 59% 31%
Chemistry 15 0% 53% 30%
History 15 7% 20% 23%
Business Studies:Single 14 0% 14% 16%
Biology 13 15% 31% 27%
Media/Film/Tv Studies 11 0% 0% 14%
Drama and Theatre Studies 9 0% 22% 19%
English Literature 9 0% 11% 23%
Art and Design 8 0% 0% 34%
Government and Politics 8 25% 38% 26%
Geography 7 14% 29% 23%
Mathematics (Further) 6 50% 83% 59%

Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Spanish, Italian, Turkish.

Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.

Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.

After sixth form

Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.

55 students in this year group.

82% — 4 points above the Richmond upon Thames average, and 3 points above the England average.

MeasureThis schoolRichmond upon ThamesEngland
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. 82% 78% 79%
Apprenticeship 2% 4% 7%
Work 18% 24% 28%

Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time

2023/242024/25
94%82%

Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.

Going on to university

Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.

32 students in this year group.

94% — 17 points above the Richmond upon Thames average, and 34 points above the England average.

MeasureThis schoolRichmond upon ThamesEngland
Went on to a degree or other higher education 94% 77% 60%
Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. 31% 29% 19%

Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. 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 secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.

How hard is it to get in?

For the September 2026 intake there were about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.

Places offered153
Families who put it first257
Of those, offered a place110 (43%)
Families who listed it at all1,164

First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.8 · 2025: 1.5 · 2026: 1.7

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.

Admissions dates and schools in Richmond upon Thames

Pupils, staff and SEND

PupilsThis schoolRichmond upon ThamesEngland
Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years
3rd highest of 5 state secondary schools in Twickenham.
Higher than 20% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England.
16.5% 18.0%* 28.9%
With an education, health and care plan
2nd highest of 5 state secondary schools in Twickenham.
Higher than 60% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England.
3.4% 3.6%* 3.1%
Receiving special educational needs support
1st highest of 5 state secondary schools in Twickenham.
Higher than 85% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England.
19.4% 12.7%* 13.4%
English as an additional language
5th highest of 5 state secondary schools in Twickenham.
Higher than 45% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England.
10.4% 24.1%* 19.2%
Overall absence (sessions missed)
2nd lowest of 5 state secondary schools in Twickenham.
Lower than 82% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England.
6.4% 6.7%* 8.4%
Persistently absent (missed 10% or more)
2nd lowest of 5 state secondary schools in Twickenham.
Lower than 87% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England.
14.3% 16.4%* 23.4%
Suspensions per 100 pupils
5th lowest of 5 state secondary schools in Twickenham.
Lower than 72% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England.
8.0 4.8 21.2
Pupils suspended at least once
5th lowest of 5 state secondary schools in Twickenham.
Lower than 76% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England.
3.8% 2.6% 7.3%
Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils 0.00% 0.06% 0.23%
Pupils per teacher
1st highest of 5 state secondary schools in Twickenham.
Higher than 94% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England.
20.1 17.9 16.7
Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff)
1st highest of 5 state secondary schools in Twickenham.
Higher than 89% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England.
14.1 13.3 11.8
Teachers who left during the year
3rd highest of 5 state secondary schools in Twickenham.
Higher than 80% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England.
19.9% 14.7%* 14.2%*

Comparisons are with secondary 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.

Nearby secondary schools

Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.

Questions parents ask

What is Turing House School's Ofsted rating?

At its inspection in 3 December 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.

How did Turing House School do in its GCSEs?

In 2024/25, 65% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 20 points above the England average of 45%.

Would parents recommend Turing House School?

98% of the 313 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Turing House School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.

Is Turing House School oversubscribed?

For the September 2026 intake, 257 families put Turing House School as their first choice for 153 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 110 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.

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Page updated 26 September 2026.