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School profile
Verified 18 August 2026
The German School is a private secondary-stage school in Richmond, Greater London, with a published age range of 3-19.
Private school Co-ed Ages 3-19 Sixth form No boarders
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 3-19
- Ofsted ?
- All standards Met
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
The German School
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At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 3-19
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- Ofsted ?
- All standards Met
Overview
Overview
The German School London opened in 1971 and is run by the German School Association as part of the network of German schools abroad. Children can enter at Kinderhaus and continue through the secondary years and Sixth Form. The community is bilingual and co-educational, with no boarding provision, on a green site between Richmond Park and the Thames.
Its academic route is based on the curriculum of Baden-Wuerttemberg, extended with British and IB elements. German is the main language of instruction through much of the secondary school, while English is taught to academic level. French, Latin and Spanish are also available. Students may work towards the German International Abitur, full or individual IB courses, the Realschule qualification, English IGCSE preparation and the digital Fachoberschule pathway introduced in 2023.
Admissions involve a coordinator, registration form, recent academic information, birth certificate and available assessments. Language skills are evaluated, and families are encouraged to discuss the timing of entry directly. This makes language readiness a practical part of the admissions route, alongside the documents and assessments.
The setting provides a day-school route for ages 3 to 19. German educational traditions sit alongside British and international qualifications, so bilingualism runs through the curriculum rather than appearing as an extra activity.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- Independent-school performance data is patchier in official releases, so GCSE and A-level comparisons should be checked against the school's published results.
- Sixth form
- Sixth form available.
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Age range
- 3-19
- Headteacher
- Mr Oliver Schmitz
- Pupil roll
- 859 pupils
- Sixth form
- Yes
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- Douglas House, Petersham Road, Petersham, Richmond, Greater London
- Postcode
- TW10 7AH
- Area
- Richmond upon Thames
School leadership
- Headteacher
- Mr Oliver Schmitz
School contact
- School phone
- 02089402510
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions phone
- 02089402510
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 3-19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Day fees
- Years 1-12 school fee, including VAT
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Bursaries available
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
How to apply
- 1
Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Inspection
Inspection
All standards Met
Latest inspection: 1 July 2025
- Quality of education
- 1
- Behaviour and attitudes
- 1
- Personal development
- 1
- Leadership and management
- 1
- Early years provision
- 1
- Sixth form provision
- 1
Quick summary
- Ofsted inspection outcome: Ofsted's latest independent school standard inspection began on 2025-07-01. The reported outcome is: All standards Met.
- Ofsted safeguarding: The Ofsted dataset records safeguarding as: Yes.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does German School handle admissions?
German School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to German School?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for German School?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for German School?
German School is currently rated All standards Met following the latest published inspection dated 1 July 2025.