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The Old Vicarage School[1]

Independent · ages 3–11

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Headline results

No headline results are published for this school in the latest two years.

Results

No published data for this school.

Ofsted

Inspected by
Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI)[2]

Inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted. ISI publishes its reports on its own website (isi.net), not as open data, so they aren't shown here.

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Admissions

Sibling policy
Sibling priority is given and after this places are offered according to date of registration for the year of admission. 2026-10-14[3]

Character & practicalities

Fees

No fees published on the school's website that we could verify.

Type
Other independent school[1]
Ages
3–11[1]
Boys / girls
Girls[1]
Admissions
Non-selective[1]
Sixth form
No[1]
Boarding
No boarders[1]
Capacity
240[1]
Local authority
Richmond upon Thames[1]
Website
www.oldvicarageschool.com[1]
Nursery classes
Has Nursery Classes[2]
Special classes
No Special Classes[2]
Section 41 (can be named in an EHC plan)
Not approved[2]
District
Richmond upon Thames[4]
Postcode
TW10 6QX[1]
URN
102935[1]

School details as recorded in Get Information About Schools on 14 Oct 2026.

Pupils

Number on roll
213 2024/25[5]
SEN support
29.6% 2024/25[5]
EHC plan
0% 2024/25[5]
Free school meals in the last 6 years
0% 2024/25[5]

Practicalities

Admissions contact
The admissions contact details for Old Vicarage School include the registration URL, two email addresses, and the phone number. 2026-03-01[6]
Bursaries
Means-tested bursary scheme for girls who could not otherwise afford fees; awards subject to the school's budget; also a hardship fund for current parents. Contact the bursar. Entry Sept 2027[7]
English as an additional language
14 2024-03-21[8]
Occasional places
The school maintains occasional place lists for all other year groups in case a spot becomes available. 2026-10-14[3]
SEND provision
30 2024-03-21[8]

Routes to senior schools

No preferential route at 11+
Sits the senior schools' normal competitive entrance exams; no preferential route published. Old Vicarage School prides itself on the bespoke advice and support offered to girls and families around their future schools and the different 11+ admissions processes. 2026-10-14[9]

In the inspectors' and the school's words

Academic
Pupils attain well as seen when pupils in Year 6 gain entry to their school of choice with many of them achieving scholarships.[8]
Warmth
A keen sense of community and belonging pervades the school.[8]
Pastoral care
Leaders promote effective pastoral care throughout the school. Leaders and staff help pupils with emotional self-regulation.[8]
Behaviour
Pupils behave well, are highly motivated and respect each other.[8]
Learning support
pupils, including those who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported effectively and consistently, make progress and achieve well. Pupils who speak English as an additional language (EAL) make substantial progress.[8]
Enrichment
The extensive enrichment programme and co-curricular activities enhance and extend pupils’ learning[8]
Pupil voice
All Year 6 pupils hold posts of responsibility, and the school council has an active voice.[8]
Structure
Behaviour is good because pupils understand what is expected. pupils highlighted the school’s visual behaviour chart[8]
Diversity
Pupils are respectful, understand diversity and look after each other.[8]
Sport
Despite the restricted sporting facilities on-site, extensive use is made of the excellent facilities in the borough.[8]
Performing arts
Pupils’ high attainment in music and enjoyment of drama permeates through the school from the Nursery upwards[8]
Visual arts
Teachers deploy resources effectively and pupils’ creative skills are particularly well developed. Pupils are highly creative and use a variety of media confidently.[8]

Sources

  1. Department for Education: Get Information About Schools: all establishments. Period 2026-10-14, published 2026-10-14. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  2. Department for Education: Get Information About Schools: all establishments (independent schools' inspectorate and provision). Period 2026-10-17, published 2026-10-17. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  3. oldvicarageschool.com: oldvicarageschool.com — Admissions process. Period 2026-10-14. Licence: copyright-quoted.
    Quotes (2)
    Sibling priority is given and after this places are offered according to date of registration for the year of admission. (p. 1)
    Occasional place lists for all other year groups are kept in the eventuality a place becomes available. (p. 1)
  4. Office for National Statistics: Parish to Ward to Local Authority District (May 2026) Lookup in EW. Period 2026-05-01. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  5. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: School census. Period 2024/25, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  6. oldvicarageschool.com: oldvicarageschool.com — Registration. Period 2026-10-14. Licence: copyright-quoted.
    Quotes (2)
    In order to register your daughter for a place, please complete the registration form below and email the signed form along with a copy of your daughter's birth certificate to our Head of Admissions and Marketing, Anna Myerscough a.myerscough@oldvicarageschool.com.registrar@oldvicarageschool.com. (p. 1)
    0208 940 0922 (p. 1)
  7. oldvicarageschool.com: oldvicarageschool.com — Fees. Period 2026-10-14. Licence: copyright-quoted.
    Quotes (2)
    The School offers a means-test bursary scheme to provide financial support to girls who would otherwise not be able to afford an Old Vicarage School education. Each case is assessed on its own merit and awards are made accordingly, subject to the School's ability to fund this within the context of the overall budget. (p. 1)
    The School also operates a hardships fund to support current parents who have run into temporary difficulties paying the fees. (p. 1)
  8. reports.isi.net: reports.isi.net document (PDF). Period 2026-10-14. Licence: copyright-quoted.
    Quotes (18)
    53. English is an additional language for 14 pupils of whom 4 need extra support. (p. 13)
    52. The school has identified 30 pupils as having special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). No pupils in the school have an education, health and care (EHC) plan. (p. 13)
    Despite the restricted sporting facilities on-site, extensive use is made of the excellent facilities in the borough (p. 8)
    A keen sense of community and belonging pervades the school (p. 3)
    Pupils attain well as seen when pupils in Year 6 gain entry to their school of choice with many of them achieving scholarships (p. 7)
    Leaders promote effective pastoral care throughout the school (p. 8)
    Leaders and staff help pupils with emotional self-regulation (p. 8)
    Pupils behave well, are highly motivated and respect each other (p. 3)
    Pupils are respectful, understand diversity and look after each other (p. 3)
    Behaviour is good because pupils understand what is expected (p. 8)
    pupils highlighted the school's visual behaviour chart (p. 8)
    The extensive enrichment programme and co-curricular activities enhance and extend pupils' learning (p. 3)
    All Year 6 pupils hold posts of responsibility, and the school council has an active voice (p. 10)
    Teachers deploy resources effectively and pupils' creative skills are particularly well developed (p. 3)
    Pupils are highly creative and use a variety of media confidently (p. 6)
    Pupils' high attainment in music and enjoyment of drama permeates through the school from the Nursery upwards (p. 6)
    pupils, including those who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported effectively and consistently, make progress and achieve well (p. 3)
    Pupils who speak English as an additional language (EAL) make substantial progress (p. 6)
  9. oldvicarageschool.com: oldvicarageschool.com — Destinations of leavers. Period 2026-10-14. Licence: copyright-quoted.
    Quote
    Old Vicarage School prides itself on the bespoke advice and support offered to girls and families around their future schools and the different 11+ admissions processes (p. 1)