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Unicorn School

Other independent school in Richmond (Richmond upon Thames).

Pupils
136
on roll
Ofsted
-
no graded judgement
Attendance rate
-
not published
Pupil : Teacher
-
not published
Eligible for free school meals
0.0%
school census 2024/25
SEN support
23.5%
2025/26
Capacity
77%
136 / 176 pupils
register figure (GIAS)
Teacher turnover
-
not published

Location

iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).

About

About Unicorn Founded in 1970, Unicorn is a successful and vibrant co-ed prep school for children aged 3 11, housed in a large Victorian villa opposite Kew Gardens. We pride ourselves in preparing children for the ever-changing world ahead, cultivating not just academic prowess, but also confidence, resilience, adaptability, and the lasting virtues of kindness and compassion.

Children are encouraged to discover their strengths and passions, whether academically, in the arts or on the sports field. Achieving excellent results, Unicorn feeds on to a wide range of leading day and boarding schools. Step into the garden and you ll find the Coach House, home to our nursery and reception classes, along with a spacious art room on the upper floor.

At the bottom of the garden we have 4 sound-proofed music pods for both class and individual lessons. The large astroturf playground is filled with colourful equipment, providing a perfect space for children to play and explore.

In the school’s own words, from the school website.

Enrichment

16 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Athletics
  • Band
  • Chess
  • Choir
  • Cricket
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Gymnastics
  • Hockey
  • Karate
  • Netball
  • Orchestra
  • Pottery
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Metacognition

Key facts

URN
102944
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Not applicable
Ages
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Admissions
Non-selective
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Local authority
Richmond upon Thames
Constituency
Richmond Park
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Opened
1970

Governing body

No governance records are published for this school in the DfE data we hold. Independent schools, colleges and some other types do not appear in the governance returns.

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