Richmond Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Towers Drive Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 0ZD |
| Phone | 01455637266 |
| Reference Number | 143795 |
Richmond Primary School has been evaluated as a good school overall during its first inspection. Pupils enjoy their time at the inclusive and friendly school, where staff effectively nurture their social and emotional development. The curriculum is well-structured for core subjects, and pupils show positive attitudes towards learning. The school has a strong focus on helping disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND, ensuring they receive appropriate support and are fully included in the curriculum. However, there are areas needing improvement, particularly in the sequencing of some foundation subjects and the quality of the personal, social, health, and economic education provided.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 497 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.71%
Girls: 48.29% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 24.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 13.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 | 28 | 51 |
| 2 | 28 | 31 | 59 |
| 3 | 51 | 39 | 90 |
| 4 | 43 | 38 | 81 |
| 5 | 41 | 39 | 80 |
| 6 | 40 | 37 | 77 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 85.1% |
| White, Other | 5.6% |
| White & Asian | 2.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% |
| Asian, Other | 0.6% |
| African | 0.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 26 Nov 2019 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 03 Dec 2024 | School inspection |
| 26 Nov 2019 | School inspection: |
| 04 Feb 2017 | Academy conversion letter |
| 15 Jun 2016 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Richmond Primary School | |
| 15 Jun 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jul 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 09 Jul 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 27 Mar 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Mar 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Mar 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Mar 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Oct 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Oct 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 17 May 2004 | Full inspection |
| 17 May 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Inclusive and friendly environment
- Effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND
- Strong focus on core subjects with well-planned curriculum
- Pupils exhibit positive attitudes towards learning
- Good range of extracurricular clubs
- Caring and skilled staff
Areas for Improvement
- Inadequate sequencing in some foundation subjects
- Gaps in personal, social, health, and economic education
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 63% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 1% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 105 | ||
| Maths | 106 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.7 | ||
| Writing | 0.3 | ||
| Maths | 0.7 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 55 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 30 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Hinckley Parks Primary School
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Westfield Infant School
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1.2 miles |
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Westfield Junior School
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Barwell Church of England Academy
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Burbage Junior School
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Burbage Church of England Infant School
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Milby Primary School
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