Richmond’s primary school pupils have topped the national league tables in 2015’s Key Stage Two (SATs) results.

Richmond had the highest percentage of pupils achieving top grades of level five or above, with 66 per cent gaining a level five in reading, 50 per cent in writing and 60 per cent in maths.

Results revealed today show the borough finished second best in the country overall, with 88 per cent of pupils achieving expected levels, just behind Kensington and Chelsea’s 90 per cent.

Richmond Council’s deputy leader, Geoffrey Samuel, said the results represented both first class standards and strength in depth.

He said: “My congratulations go to the pupils, teaching staff and governors for their achievements.

“I would also like to thank local parents for the huge amount of time they put into their children’s education; it is what makes the crucial difference to our schools’ success and marks our borough out from others.

“Once again Richmond has produced outstanding results and we are delighted with the remarkable success our children have achieved."