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 2026-27

 

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 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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- Oct 22
Day 4 🇬🇮: Exploring Gibraltar, bowling fun (Phoebe nailed a strike 🎳🙌), fierce fixtures full of grit 💪, and even some street busking 🎶! 🔥 Team of the Day: Football A Team with a 3–2 win! ⚽️👏— Teddington School (@teddingtonschl) Oct 22, 2025
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- Oct 20
Day 1 in Gibraltar ☀ We’ve arrived safely and settled into our hotel before heading straight to the beach for some football and a refreshing dip! A fantastic start to our sports adventure! ⚽🌊— Teddington School (@teddingtonschl) Oct 20, 2025
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- Oct 14
Exciting day at Teddington! 🎉 Our first Year 12 students have received their iPads — marking the launch of our new iPad learning initiative for Years 7 & 12, supported by  @BourneTrust. 💻💡 We can’t wait to see how tech transforms learning!  #DigitalLearning— Teddington School (@teddingtonschl) Oct 14, 2025
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- Oct 14
Last Friday, our Year 7 students set off on their overnight PGL adventure! 🌟 From team-building challenges to outdoor fun, the trip was filled with laughter, new friendships, and memories to last a lifetime. 💫— Teddington School (@teddingtonschl) Oct 14, 2025
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- Oct 14
Year 11 History students visited the Imperial War Museum to explore the Holocaust Memorial Exhibition and take part in a workshop on personal stories from this period. A meaningful visit that deepened understanding and highlighted the importance of remembrance. 🕯️— Teddington School (@teddingtonschl) Oct 14, 2025
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- Oct 13
Our Year 8s had a brilliant time at the Brooklands Innovation Academy! 🎓 They took part in STEM workshops, heard from experts like Simon Singh and Brian Cox, and even got hands-on with tech, road design, and healthcare! 🌟— Teddington School (@teddingtonschl) Oct 13, 2025
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- Oct 10
There was lots of excitement this afternoon as students received their sports tour kit ahead of next weekend’s Gibraltar tour! 🇬🇮🙌 Spirits are high and the countdown is officially on!— Teddington School (@teddingtonschl) Oct 10, 2025
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- Oct 10
Year 8 students took a trip back in time to 79 AD in our immersive room, exploring the eruption of Mt Vesuvius and Pompeii. 🏛️🌋 They investigated the causes, impacts, and aftermath of this historic event — bringing history and geography vividly to life!— Teddington School (@teddingtonschl) Oct 10, 2025
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- Oct 10
A fantastic performance from our Year 11 rugby team this week, securing a 52–27 victory over St Richard Reynolds! 💪👏 Well done to all the players for their teamwork, determination and skill on the pitch!— Teddington School (@teddingtonschl) Oct 10, 2025
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- Oct 10
This week, our Year 11 students headed to Bushy Park to carry out fieldwork investigating the human impact on grassland ecosystems. 🧭🌱 They collected data on plant species, soil depth, and environmental factors — putting classroom learning into real-world context!— Teddington School (@teddingtonschl) Oct 10, 2025
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