The Vineyard School

A good community school school in Richmond upon Thames. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Vineyard School.

Richmond, TW106NE Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

71

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
72.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 85.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
65.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 14.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
7 November 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Friars Stile Road
Richmond, TW106NE
Phone
2089480195
Website
vineyard.richmond.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
102906
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Friars Stile Road, Richmond, TW10 6NE
Website
https://www.vineyard.richmond.sch.uk/
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
630 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
600
Free School Meals
5.3% (32 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.7% (22 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.0%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
6.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
85.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
14.0%
Reading Score:
109.0
Maths Score:
111.0
Grammar Score:
112.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
85.0 (+26.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
6.9 (10.6 below average)
Maths Score:
111.0 (+6.9 vs average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.0 (2.6 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 111.0 109.0
2023 108.0 110.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
25 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
75
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
600 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.0 per year)

Up 1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Caring, Curious and Courageous"

Caring Curious Courageous

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Frances Bracegirdle welcomes families to The Vineyard, describing a child-centred school with an ambitious, globally-minded curriculum and a diverse community, inviting parent tours and contact via the office.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Swimming

Facilities

On-site school kitchens Nut-free school Two toilets suitable for disabled users Two dedicated parking bays Sensory room (Gems SRP) Library Stunning grounds Learning gardens Outdoor learning spaces (gardens, benches, tennis tables)

Curriculum Highlights

Broad, rich, and balanced curriculum aligned to the National Curriculum Curriculum designed with Rosenshine's Principles of Instruction Retrieval practice guided by the Ebbinghaus Forgetting Curve Focus on diversity and global perspectives Well-being, mental and physical health and resilience emphasized Aims to develop curious, courageous, caring learners

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Extended Day Provision (EDP) operates on site with wraparound care, including morning and after-school slots: 7:15-8:40am and 3:15pm-6:00pm. Bookings for 2025/26 can be made via the provided link; for questions email [email protected].

SEND Provision

Gems is a Specialist Resource Provision for children with social communication needs including autism and mild to moderate learning difficulties. Pupils attend mainstream lessons and activities and are supported by experienced staff; there is a sensory room and staff are trained to support and teach children with additional needs; they work with Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Therapists; Development Matters and SCERTS framework are used.

Admissions Criteria

Reception application dates are published with closing and offer dates; In Year Admissions are accepted if spaces are available (Year 2-6 currently have spaces); when oversubscribed, priority is given in accordance with the Local Authority's Admissions Policy.

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