This led to the colloquial name of Richmond Grammar School for Girls.

After its closure as a school the building was used almost immediately by a lending and reference service.

In January 1978 the building was closed for just over three months in order to eradicate extensive dry rot.

[3] The Parkshot site is now occupied by Richmond Adult Community College.

[4] All girls were members of one of four day houses, each house being named after an animal that had some connection with Richmond, be that its heraldry or its history: The school was unusual in its promotion of cricket as the school sport for the girls.