The German School vs Thomas's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 967 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The German School
Richmond · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
859 students
Thomas's College
Richmond · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
304 students
| Measure | The German School Richmond, London | Thomas's College Richmond, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 95 Top 5% |
| Region rank | – | #26 of 640 |
| National rank | – | #121 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 859 | 304 |
| Pupils on roll | 859 | 304 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 95.4% | 48.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Richmond | Richmond |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.dslondon.org.uk | www.thomas-scollege.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The German School is the larger school with 859 students compared with 304.
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 The German School better than Thomas's College?
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 The German School and Thomas's College?
About 967 m in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The German School: 859. Thomas's College: 304. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The German School and Thomas's College rank in London?
The German School is unranked and Thomas's College is 26th of 640 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).