Address: 48 Richmond Hill, Richmond-upon-Thames TW10 6QX
Website: oldvicarageschool.com
Founded: 1931
Pupils: 240
Ages: 3-11
Fees: From £3,300 (nursery, 5 mornings) to £6,990 (reception to year 6)
Head Teacher: Mrs Clare Strickland
Religious Affiliation: Non-denominational
Entrance Procedure: Non-selective
Contact: Miss Anna Myerscough, head of admissions and marketing; [email protected]
School Visits: Please contact [email protected] to arrange a private tour
The Curriculum
Latest research helps inform best teaching practices, creating an exciting learning environment where the girls learn through collaboration and problem solving, promoting skills of critical thinking, communication and teamwork – essential soft skills vital for living in the 21st century.
Games & The Arts
Sports including netball, hockey, football and cricket with local and national competition. Weekly swimming lessons for all. Performing arts, art and DT with textiles, ceramics, and design using 3D printers. A host of extra-curricular clubs from music technology to debating, yoga and mindfulness.
Pastoral Care
A welcoming and supportive community, where girls can learn, play and grow together, creating the best possible start in life. Teachers are trained in the Girls on Board approach to supporting girls in understanding the complexities and dynamics of girl friendships. The school council, buddying system and year six prefects are at the heart of the school.
Recent Scholarships
Old Vicarage School’s class of 2025 comprised of 28 girls going onto 17 different schools, gaining an impressive 29 scholarships. Scholarships include academic, sport, art, music and drama.
Head Teacher’s Philosophy
We teach the girls that there are no limits in what they can achieve. As they journey through the school, they continue to be challenged in all areas; being ambitious and aiming high is embedded into the ethos of the school.
Outstanding Characteristics
The school in the ‘castle’ on Richmond Hill. A special place with a unique blend of traditional education and a modern, outward-looking approach to nurturing creative, confident and ambitious girls who are well-prepared for life beyond in the wider world. Combining the best specialist teaching for girls aged three to 11 in classes of 16 or less, with a diverse range of sports and outdoor activities to enjoy.
