Address: 48 Richmond Hill, Richmond TW10 6QX
Website: oldvicarageschool.com
Founded: 1931
Pupils: 240, all girls aged 3-11
Termly Fees: £3,300-£6,990
Head Teacher: Mrs Clare Strickland
Religious Affiliation: Non-denominational
Entrance Procedure: Non-selective
School Visits: Private tours available all year round
Contact: [email protected] or 020 8940 0922
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. There is a focus on the breadth of the curriculum, with specialist teachers for all subjects in years three to six. A post-11+ programme includes an entrepreneurial project, a theatre production and a trip to France.
Sport & The Arts
Sports include netball, cross-country, hockey, football, rugby, tennis, athletics and cricket, with opportunities for local and national competitions. All pupils have weekly swimming lessons. The school offers performing arts, visual arts and DT, which includes textiles, ceramics and creative design using advanced 3D printers. A wide range of extracurricular clubs – from music technology and debating to yoga, mindfulness and more – enriches every girl’s experience at Old Vicarage School.
Pastoral Care
The school is a welcoming and supportive community where girls learn, play and grow together, creating the best possible start in life. Teachers are expertly trained in the Girls on Board approach, helping pupils understand the complexities and dynamics of friendships. The school council, buddying system, and year six prefects are at the heart of the school’s inclusive ethos promoting kindness, leadership and a strong sense of belonging for every girl.
Exit Destinations
The class of 2025 comprised 28 girls who went on to 17 different schools and gained a total of 29 scholarships, which included academic, STEAM, computer science, sport, art, music and drama.
Head Teacher’s Philosophy
To 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. The girls leave the school equipped with the skills to face the challenges of the modern world.
