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 2026-27 Admissions

Date Action
01.10.25 School Open Evening 
31.10.25 Closing date for receipt of online and paper applications, including any necessary supplementary forms.
02.03.26 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.
16.03.26 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 2026-2027

 

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 2026

September 2026 entry

Appeals resulting from transfer applications for admission to Year 7 for September 2025 will be heard according to the following timetable:

Action Deadline
National offer day 2 March 2026
Date by which an appeal must be submitted 17 April 2026
Dates when appeals will be heard All appeals received by 17 April 2026 will be heard on weekdays between 18 May - 19 June 2026 (exculding 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 the 17 April may be heard at a later date in the summer term or in September 2026, 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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- Nov 28
Check out Teddington School Newsletter (via  smore.com)  secure.smore.com/n/7rcmu— Teddington School (@teddingtonschl) Nov 28, 2025
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- Nov 28
🏀 Borough Championship Result! Our Y10/11 boys dominated with an impressive Teddington 83 – Twickenham 41 victory! Teddington clinch the Southwest Pool title and advance to face the winners of the Northeast Pool next week. Let’s go, team! 🔥🙌— Teddington School (@teddingtonschl) Nov 28, 2025
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- Nov 27
Congratulations to our U13s — Middlesex Cup Champions! 🏆💛💙 A fantastic day of rugby, showcasing teamwork, determination and great sportsmanship throughout: Halliford 25–0 St Benedict’s 5–0 Grey Court 25–0 RTS 30–0 Cardinal Vaughan 30–5 An outstanding achievement — well done!— Teddington School (@teddingtonschl) Nov 27, 2025
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- Nov 27
A big day for Year 7! 📱✨ We’ve rolled out 240 iPads, and students were brilliant throughout. Over the next few weeks, they’ll take part in daily tutor-time sessions to build confidence with their devices—totaling 6 hours of guided digital skills exploration before Christmas.— Teddington School (@teddingtonschl) Nov 27, 2025
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- Nov 24
Our Elves have been busy prepping iPads for Thursday’s Year 7 rollout! 📱✨ Each device is set up and ready to boost learning, independence, and engagement from day one.— Teddington School (@teddingtonschl) Nov 24, 2025
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- Nov 24
Huge well done to our students who braved the freezing cold at the Borough Cross Country in Bushy Park! ❄️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ Special shoutout to Emma (Y10) for 3rd place and Stanley (Y11) for 5th! Incredible effort from everyone — we’re so proud! 👏💙— Teddington School (@teddingtonschl) Nov 24, 2025
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- Nov 21
Check out Teddington School Newsletter (via  smore.com)  secure.smore.com/n/5r703— Teddington School (@teddingtonschl) Nov 21, 2025
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- Nov 19
⚽ Year 7 Boys Football Victory! Our Year 7 boys sealed a 2–0 win against RTS, finishing the regular season undefeated! 💪 Incredible teamwork and determination from the squad—what a way to end the season! 👏 Next stop: the Borough Championship Final 🏆— Teddington School (@teddingtonschl) Nov 19, 2025
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- Nov 19
🧬 Year 8 Science Spotlight Our Year 8 students have been getting hands-on with genetics, creating DNA models in class! A fantastic way to explore the building blocks of life and bring science to life. 🔍✨— Teddington School (@teddingtonschl) Nov 19, 2025
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- Nov 19
Y13 Biology in Action! Our A-level students have been busy carrying out a Required Practical, investigating how a chosen variable affects the distribution of a species. Hands-on science at its best! Developing skills, applying theory, and exploring the complexity of ecosystems!— Teddington School (@teddingtonschl) Nov 19, 2025
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- Nov 19
🧬 Year 12 Science in Action! Our Year 12 students took their learning to the next level, immersing themselves in mitosis inside our immersive learning space. A fantastic way to visualise and understand the process of cell division in detail! 🔍✨— Teddington School (@teddingtonschl) Nov 19, 2025
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- Nov 19
⚽ Girls’ Football Victory! Our team delivered an outstanding performance in the Richmond Borough League, securing a 3–0 win against Orleans Park! 💪🔥 Fantastic teamwork and determination from start to finish – well done, girls! 👏— Teddington School (@teddingtonschl) Nov 19, 2025
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