Admissions

Teddington School is a mixed comprehensive secondary school for students aged 11 - 18 (Years 7 to 13). The school is part of the Bourne Education Trust.

The PAN (Planned Admission Number) for the Year 7 intake for September 2025 is 240.

Admission to Year 7 for September 2025

Admissions to Teddington School for Years 7 to 11 are overseen by the Richmond School Admissions. 
E: Richmond.admissions@achievingforchildren.org.uk

Key Dates for 2025-26 Admissions

Date Action
02.10.24 School Open Evening 
31.10.24 Closing date for receipt of online and paper applications, including any necessary supplementary forms.
01.03.25 National Offer Day.  Applicants will be sent an email during the evening, informing them of the result of their application.  Letters are posted first class, giving detailed results of applications.
15.03.25 Deadline for parents to accept or decline a place of offer. 

Parents must contact their home borough for support if they do not live in the London Borough of Richmond-upon-Thames.

Please refer to the Secondary Admission Brochure issued by the London Borough of Richmond as a reference point.

 

In-Year Admissions

Admissions for the present Year 7 to 11 are managed by the Richmond School Admissions at the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. 

To apply for a place at our School, please contact Richmond School Admissions.

 

Oversubscription

In the event of oversubscription for either Year 7 September intake or In-Year Admissions, the criteria to be applied can be found by following the links to the Determined Admission Arrangements Document below.

 

Waiting List - Year 7 to 11

Waiting lists for the school are held by the Local Authority in criteria order (regardless of when the application is received).

Determined Admission Arrangements 2026-27

Determined Admissions Arrangements 2026-27

 

Determined Admission Arrangements 2025-26

Determined Admissions Arrangements 2025-2026

 

Determined Admission Arrangements 2024-25

Determined Admissions Arrangements 2024-2025Appeals Process

For information on how to appeal for a place for your child you can contact Richmond Independent Appeals Service. Click on the link below for appeals guidance:

Appeals Guidance

It is advisable to seek advice from Achieving for Children School Admissions:

E: richmond.admissions@achievingforchildren.org.uk

 

Secondary School Admission Appeals Timetable 2025

September 2025 entry

Appeals resulting from transfer applications for admission to Year 7 for September 2024 will be heard according to the following timetable:

Action Deadline
National offer day 3 March 2025
Date by which an appeal must be submitted 21 April 2025
Dates when appeals will be heard All appeals received by 21 April 2025 will be heard on weekdays between 19 May 2025 and 23 June 2025. (excluding half term)
Date when appellants will be given notification of their appeal hearing 10 school days in advance of the hearing
Date by which the Clerk sends appeal papers to the parents, the panel and the admission authority 7 working days before the appeal hearing
Deadline for appellants to submit additional evidence At the specified time 5 working days before the appeal hearing
Decision letters sent to the appellants.  Within 5 school days of the appeal hearing (whenever possible)

Appeals lodged after 21 April 2025 may be heard at a later date and after appeals received by the deadline. 

 

Admission Enquiries

If you have any questions about applications for Years 7 to 11 or you would like to apply for a place at our school, please contact Richmond School Admissions.

Please only contact our School Admissions Officer on 0208 943 0033 for general advice.

 

Admissions Data

How places were offered on 3 March for September entry 2024   2025  
Total number of applications 1107 1053
Looked after and previously looked after children (criterion i) 0 0
Family, social, medical reason (criterion ii) 0 0
Siblings 61 71
Staff children 0 0
Distance 194 189
Pupils with a statement/EHCP 10 10
Number of appeals heard 4 1
Number of successful appeals 1 0
Distance from home to school of last child offered a place 5.80km 5.61km

* Please be aware there is a waiting list. The information above is given for guidance only, the number of applications received and the overall situation changes from year to year.

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- Jul 15
🦁🐒 Year 8 at London Zoo! 🐧🦓 Yesterday, our Year 8 students had a brilliant time exploring London Zoo as part of their end-of-year rewards trip! From spotting lions to learning about conservation, it was a fun and educational day out 🐾👏 pic.twitter.com/4BCIXsACVL— Teddington School (@teddingtonschl) July 15, 2025
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- Jul 15
🎳✨ Year 7 Rewards Trip! ✨🎮 Yesterday, our Year 7s enjoyed a fantastic rewards trip filled with strikes at the bowling alley and fun in the arcades! A well-deserved treat to celebrate their hard work this year 👏 #TeddingtonSchool pic.twitter.com/KptCiwmCDt— Teddington School (@teddingtonschl) July 15, 2025
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- Jul 15
7 of our 11 Year 12 students who entered the prestigious Cambridge Chemistry Challenge earned awards — including Gold, achieved by fewer than 10% of 15,000 entrants! 🧪👏 Huge congratulations to all who took part! pic.twitter.com/tNmg98aDaQ— Teddington School (@teddingtonschl) July 15, 2025
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- Jul 14
🎓 Twelve of our amazing Year 8 & 9 students graduated from The Brilliant Club at Magdalen College, Oxford! They explored malaria in a uni-style course led by a PhD tutor — with 4 earning a First! 🌟👏 Huge congratulations to you all! #TheBrilliantClub pic.twitter.com/NxxK8LtLAP— Teddington School (@teddingtonschl) July 14, 2025
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- Jul 11
🎉 Celebrating Sporting Success! 🏆 A huge congratulations to all the students who received awards at our Sports Awards Evening yesterday — your dedication, teamwork, and passion truly shone! 🌟 Thank you to all the families who joined us to make it such a special night. 💙 pic.twitter.com/GvnMsAUOyp— Teddington School (@teddingtonschl) July 11, 2025
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- Jul 11
Check out Teddington School Newsletter (via https://t.co/Mz0yHGNWuP) https://t.co/EO2HWtDWnx— Teddington School (@teddingtonschl) July 11, 2025
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- Jul 11
📚 On Thursday, students received copies of Fearsome Fables and Vivid Verses — a 124-page collection of poems & stories by 34 of our talented young writers. A fantastic achievement — well done to all involved! 🖊️📖 pic.twitter.com/6UO7wjf04x— Teddington School (@teddingtonschl) July 11, 2025
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- Jul 11
🚣‍♀️ Row the Thames Challenge – we did it! 383km rowed — 37km beyond the Thames! 💪 Over £2,000 raised for @VineyardComm & @RichmondFB. Fantastic achievement – well done all! pic.twitter.com/imU3idN3Li— Teddington School (@teddingtonschl) July 11, 2025
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- Jul 10
We’re thrilled to announce that this year’s Open Evening will take place on Wednesday 1 October 2025! Come and see what makes our school community so special ✨ Tickets are now available — visit our website via the link in our bio to book yours today! pic.twitter.com/guKbKKr7RD— Teddington School (@teddingtonschl) July 10, 2025
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- Jul 10
We’re thrilled to announce that this year’s Open Evening will take place on Wednesday 1 October 2025! Come and see what makes our school community so special ✨ Tickets are now available — visit our website via the link in our bio to book yours today! pic.twitter.com/xYpc8Ts0Y5— Teddington School (@teddingtonschl) July 10, 2025
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- Jul 10
🏆 As part of Sports Week, the PE department took over this week’s Year 12 Enrichment — and it was a blast! From fun games to some friendly (but fierce!) competition, it was a session to remember! 💪🔥#SportsWeek pic.twitter.com/Eaj9LJaywo— Teddington School (@teddingtonschl) July 10, 2025
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- Jul 10
📱 The day has finally come! We’re thrilled to announce that our staff have received their iPads! This is a big step forward in our digital learning journey ahead of the iPad rollout for Years 7 & 12 this September. Find out more on our website - Curriculum > Digital Learning. pic.twitter.com/cBCuY1uzlE— Teddington School (@teddingtonschl) July 10, 2025
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