Raymond Finch, Headmaster of Richmond Online School
Raymond FinchHeadmaster
A Welcome from the Headmaster

Where every student is genuinely known

Choosing a school is one of the most important decisions you will make for your child. If you are considering an online school, you are probably asking the right question: Can it really provide the education, care and personal attention my child deserves?

At Richmond, our answer is simple: yes — but only if every student is genuinely known. That belief shapes everything we do. Every class is capped at just eight students, every pupil is supported through live teaching, individual academic tutorials and personal mentoring, and every family has direct access to me. AI and digital learning tools enhance learning, but they never replace the expert teachers who know how each child learns and grows.

We are a young school, and we make no apology for that. It allows us to know every student by name, build strong relationships with every family and create a genuinely personal learning experience.

I invite you to explore our curriculum and discover what makes Richmond different. If you would like to discuss whether Richmond is the right school for your child, please arrange a meeting with me. I look forward to meeting you personally.

Raymond FinchHeadmaster
What that means in practice

The commitments behind the letter

  • Classes capped at eight

    Small enough that a teacher can see every pupil in the room, every lesson.

  • Live teaching, not recordings

    Timetabled lessons with expert teachers, so pupils are taught rather than left to watch.

  • Individual academic tutorials

    One-to-one time to stretch what is going well and close what is not.

  • A personal mentor

    A consistent point of contact who follows each pupil's progress and wellbeing.

  • Direct access to the Headmaster

    Every family can reach me. That is a commitment, not a courtesy.

Arrange a meeting with the Headmaster

Tell us about your child and we will find a time to talk. No sales pitch — an honest conversation about whether Richmond is the right school for them.