St Richard's CofE First School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 5-10 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Four Pools Lane Evesham Worcestershire WR11 1DU |
| Reference Number | 116810 |
St Richard’s C of E First School continues to demonstrate a good level of performance since its last inspection, with a notable emphasis on high expectations for pupil behavior and learning. Pupils express enjoyment in their education, benefiting from a structured phonics programme and a broad curriculum that links various subjects, fostering a holistic learning environment. The commitment of leaders and staff to support each student's needs, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), has led to effective learning outcomes across the school. Despite these strengths, the inspection identified areas for improvement, particularly in clearly defining key knowledge and activities in certain subjects to enhance the retention and understanding of material among pupils. However, the overall environment reflects a positive approach to education, with strong safeguarding measures in place and a collaborative school culture that promotes respect and responsibility among pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 309 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.05%
Girls: 45.95% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 26.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 30.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 23 | 50 |
| 2 | 27 | 22 | 49 |
| 3 | 30 | 26 | 56 |
| 4 | 26 | 24 | 50 |
| 5 | 28 | 27 | 55 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 63.8% |
| White, Other | 20.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.6% |
| African | 2.3% |
| Asian, Other | 1.9% |
| Indian | 1.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 12 Jul 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 Jul 2023 | School inspection |
| 02 Nov 2017 | Short inspection |
| 26 Feb 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Sep 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Oct 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Jun 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy their learning and can influence what they study.
- Leadership has high expectations for pupil behavior and learning.
- Effective structured phonics program supporting early reading.
- Teachers adapt work effectively for pupils, including those with SEND.
- Strong emphasis on collaborative and respectful school environment.
- Wide range of after-school clubs and opportunities for pupil representation.
Areas for Improvement
- Lack of precise identification of key knowledge in some subjects.
- Some classroom activities do not ensure all pupils learn effectively.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 13 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 14 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Evesham Nursery School
Four Pools Lane, Evesham, WR11 1BN |
0.22 miles |
|
Bengeworth CE Academy
Kings Road, Bengeworth, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 3EU |
0.75 miles |
|
Swan Lane First School
Rynal Street, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 4QA |
0.85 miles |
|
St Andrew's CofE School and Nursery
Marymans Road, Hampton, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 2QN |
0.94 miles |
|
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
High Street, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 4EJ |
1.01 miles |
|
St Egwin's CofE Middle School
Worcester Road, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 4JU |
1.24 miles |
|
Badsey First School
School Lane, Badsey, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 7ES |
1.79 miles |
|
Offenham Church of England First School
Myatt Road, Offenham, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 8SD |
2.27 miles |
|
Blackminster Middle School
Station Road, South Littleton, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 8TG |
2.48 miles |
|
Sedgeberrow CofE First School
Main Street, Sedgeberrow, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 7UF |
2.93 miles |
|
Cropthorne-with-Charlton CofE First School
Main Street, Cropthorne, Main Road, Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 3NB |
3.03 miles |
|
The Littletons Church of England Academy
Farm Lane, South Littleton, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 8TL |
3.14 miles |
|
Bretforton Village School
New Street, Bretforton, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 7JS |
3.23 miles |
|
Bredon Hill Academy
Elmley Road, Ashton-Under-Hill, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 7SW |
3.61 miles |
|
Fladbury CofE Primary School and Preschool
Church Street, Fladbury, Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 2QB |
3.66 miles |
|
Elmley Castle CofE First School
Main Street, Elmley Castle, Elmley Castle Cofe, Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 3HS |
3.76 miles |
|
Ashton-under-Hill First School
Elmley Road, Ashton-Under-Hill, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 7SW |
4.07 miles |
|
Harvington CofE First School
Village Street, Harvington, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 8NQ |
4.09 miles |
|
Willersey Church of England Primary School
Church Street, Willersey, Broadway, Worcestershire, WR12 7PN |
4.38 miles |
|
Honeybourne Primary Academy
School Street, Honeybourne, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 7PJ |
4.49 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Vale of Evesham School
Four Pools Lane, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 1BN |
0.06 miles |
|
The De Montfort School
Four Pools Road, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 1DQ |
0.16 miles |
|
Prince Henry's High School
Victoria Avenue, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 4QH |
1.11 miles |
|
Cotswold Spa Hospital School
Station Road, Cotswold Spa Hospital, Broadway, Worcestershire, WR12 7DE |
4.18 miles |