St Richard Reynolds Catholic High School is a mainstream secondary school in Richmond upon Thames, London, for children and young people aged 11 to 18. In January 2026, 103 of its 1,175 pupils (8.8%) were getting SEN support and 43 (3.7%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 11–18
- 1,175 pupils
- Ofsted: Outstanding
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state secondary schools across England and in Richmond upon Thames.
8.8% get SEN support
103 of 1,175 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Lower than the England average.
3.7% have an EHC plan
43 of 1,175 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
About the same as the England average.
Most common needs
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia46
- Autism34
- Social, emotional and mental health14
- Moderate learning difficulty13
- Speech, language and communication12
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream secondary school
- Run as
- Academy
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 1,175 (places for 1,097)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sorrel Simmons
- Part of
- Ascension Catholic Academy Trust
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Free school meals
- 9% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Richmond upon Thames
- School reference (URN)
- 149297
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Richmond upon Thames council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Outstanding, March 2019; school remains Outstanding (February 2024)
Rated Outstanding at its last graded inspection, in March 2019. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- Sixth formOutstanding
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: School remains Outstanding (ungraded inspection, February 2024).
Contact and getting there
Clifden Road, Twickenham, London, TW1 4LT
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Strathmore School Special school · Ages 4–19 · Ofsted: Good 0.0 miles
- Clarendon School Special school · Ages 4–16 · Ofsted: Outstanding 0.4 miles
- Orleans Park School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted: Outstanding 0.7 miles
- Waldegrave School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted: Outstanding 0.9 miles
Other mainstream schools
- St Richard Reynolds Catholic Primary School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 8.1%, EHC plans 4.3% 0.0 miles
- Twickenham Primary Academy Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 7.9%, EHC plans 4.2% 0.3 miles
- St Mary's Church of England Primary School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 12.6%, EHC plans 3.9% 0.4 miles
All mainstream schools in Richmond upon Thames SEND schools in Richmond upon Thames
Questions about St Richard Reynolds Catholic High School
How many pupils at St Richard Reynolds Catholic High School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 103 of the 1,175 pupils (8.8%) were getting SEN support and 43 (3.7%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state secondary schools it is 14.1% and 3.5%.
What are the most common needs at St Richard Reynolds Catholic High School?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties (46 pupils), autism (34 pupils) and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (14 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at St Richard Reynolds Catholic High School?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at St Richard Reynolds Catholic High School?
Through Richmond upon Thames council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to St Richard Reynolds Catholic High School?
You can ask for St Richard Reynolds Catholic High School to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does St Richard Reynolds Catholic High School have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Orleans Park School, about 0.7 miles away.
Where is St Richard Reynolds Catholic High School?
Clifden Road, Twickenham, London, TW1 4LT, in Richmond upon Thames.
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