Grey Court School vs The German School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 868 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grey Court School
Richmond · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,650 students
The German School
Richmond · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
859 students
| Measure | Grey Court School Richmond, London | The German School Richmond, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 91 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #48 of 640 | – |
| National rank | #229 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–19 |
| Students | 1,650 | 859 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,650 | 859 |
| Free school meals | 12.4% | – |
| Capacity filled | 118% | 95.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 62.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 78.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 89.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.88 | – |
| A level points per entry | 39.4 | – |
| town | Richmond | Richmond |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.greycourt.richmond.sch.uk/ | www.dslondon.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Grey Court School is the larger school with 1,650 students compared with 859.
- •Grey Court School is a academy school while The German School 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 Grey Court School better than The German School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Grey Court School and The German School?
About 868 m in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Grey Court School: 1,650. The German School: 859. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Grey Court School and The German School rank in London?
Grey Court School is 48th of 640 and The German School is unranked among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).