Data profile
The Royal Ballet School
Independent co-ed senior school in Richmond upon Thames for ages 12–19, day or boarding. Selective entry, top-tier London fees.
- Rank #192
- ISI Standards met
- Fees £35.2k/yr
- co-ed
- both
- Richmond upon Thames
Outcomes
Where leavers go after sixth form.
- Cohort
- 5
- Russell Group
- 0%
- US Ivy
- 0
Class of 2024
of leavers
Exam results
A level A*–A and GCSE 9–7, recalibrated for 2026.
- A-level A*–A
- 10%
- GCSE 9–7
- 45%
- Oxbridge rate
- 0%
- Russell Group rate
- 0%
Recalibrated
Entry points & fees
| Entry | Year | Places | Assessment | Day fee (max) | Boarding fee (max) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16+ | Y12 | — | Audition | £35.2k | £34.6k |
Houseroom Index
Our composite score, broken down by pillar.
Index score
65
/ 100
National rank #192
Inspections
ISI
Standards met
Inspected 2025-11-25
Leaders' decision-making focuses effectively upon promoting the wellbeing of pupils. They prioritise this when they review the school's provision in their work to meet the Standards. Governors check the work of leaders fully to ensure that the Standards are met consistently.
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How peers are chosen
Matched on sex, boarding, entry phase, location, fee band, tier and outcomes. Scoring: 0.45 outcome similarity, 0.25 structured, 0.10 embedding, 0.20 AI re-rank. Refreshed yearly and when a profile changes.
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