The Old Vicarage School
School summary
A small girls' school in Richmond, The Old Vicarage School takes pupils from age four through to eleven, with around 213 on roll. Its compact size lends itself to a close-knit community where individual girls can be known well. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded its highest rating of "excellent" for both education quality and personal development, with all compliance standards met. Led by Mrs Clare Strickland, it offers a focused, single-sex preparatory environment for families seeking a smaller setting.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 19 March 2024
Teaching & academics
The ISI judged the school "excellent" across the board, a result that reflects strong teaching and well-supported pupils. Notably, close to 30 per cent of girls receive some form of SEN support, suggesting a school accustomed to recognising and responding to a range of learning needs. Academic scholarships are available for girls who show particular promise.
Head · Mrs Clare Strickland
Beyond the classroom
Sport carries enough weight here that the school offers a dedicated sports scholarship alongside its academic award, signalling opportunities for girls who excel beyond the classroom.
School life & ethos
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 29.58%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £20,970
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A genuinely small Richmond prep with top ISI marks and a notably inclusive approach to learning support - well suited to families who want their daughter to be known as an individual.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.