School profile

The German School

Other independent school · Richmond, TW10 7AH

Outstanding

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The German School Ofsted rating

Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 1 Jul 2025

Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years
Outstanding
Sixth form provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages3 to 19
Pupils859
GenderMixed
Head teacherMr Oliver Schmitz
Local authorityRichmond upon Thames
Opened09 Sept 1971
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 102945.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils859
Girls434
Boys425
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.119
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.3

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near The German School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryThe Russell Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.5 miSecondaryGrey Court SchoolAcademy converter
Outstanding
0.6 miNot applicableThomas's CollegeOther independent school
Unrated
0.7 miPrimaryThe Vineyard SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.7 miSecondaryOrleans Park SchoolAcademy converter
Outstanding
0.8 miPrimaryDeer Park SchoolFree schools
Outstanding
0.8 miNot applicableThe Old Vicarage SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.8 miPrimarySt Richard's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.9 miPrimaryMeadlands Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.9 miPrimaryOrleans Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good

Frequently asked questions about The German School

What is The German School's Ofsted rating?

The German School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted, last inspected on 1 Jul 2025.

How many pupils attend The German School?

The German School has 859 pupils aged 3 to 19.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.