The Old Vicarage School
Richmond, Richmond upon Thames, Greater London · TW10 6QX
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.
213
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£20,970
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Girls
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 4-11
- Pupils
- 213
- Location
- Richmond, Richmond upon Thames, Greater London
- Website
- https://www.oldvicarageschool.com/
- Telephone
- 0208 9400922
Headteacher
Head Mrs Clare Strickland
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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.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 29.58%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
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.
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £20,970
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 19 March 2024
The last word
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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The Old Vicarage School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is The Old Vicarage School located?
The Old Vicarage School is located at 48 Richmond Hill, Richmond, Richmond, TW10 6QX.
What type of school is The Old Vicarage School?
The Old Vicarage School is an independent (fee-paying) school in Greater London.
How many pupils attend The Old Vicarage School?
The Old Vicarage School has approximately 213 pupils on roll.
What is The Old Vicarage School's inspection rating?
The Old Vicarage School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 19 March 2024.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.