Deer Park School vs Thomas's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deer Park School
Twickenham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
417 students
Thomas's College
Richmond · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
304 students
| Measure | Deer Park School Twickenham, London | Thomas's College Richmond, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 98 Top 5% | 95 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #11 of 1,720 | #26 of 640 |
| National rank | #90 of 15,697 | #121 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 417 | 304 |
| Pupils on roll | 417 | 304 |
| Free school meals | 5.5% | – |
| Capacity filled | 99.3% | 48.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 97% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 33% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 64.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 80% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 92% |
| EBacc average points | – | 6.13 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Twickenham | Richmond |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.deerparkschool.org.uk | www.thomas-scollege.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Deer Park School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (98.2 vs 94.7).
- •Deer Park School is the larger school with 417 students compared with 304.
- •Deer Park School is a academy school while Thomas's College is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Deer Park School better than Thomas's College?
On the Success Index (England), Deer Park School ranks higher (98.2 vs 94.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Deer Park School and Thomas's College?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Twickenham and Richmond in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Deer Park School: 417. Thomas's College: 304. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Deer Park School and Thomas's College rank in London?
Deer Park School is 11th of 1,720 and Thomas's College is 26th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).