Richmond Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Unity Street Sheerness Kent ME12 2ET |
| Phone | 01795662891 |
| Reference Number | 145013 |
Richmond Academy is performing well overall, having improved from its previous inspection grade of 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good'. The school provides an ambitious curriculum that engages pupils effectively, fostering a positive learning environment. Key strengths include strong support for pupils' emotional well-being, the promotion of inclusive values, and a determined approach from leaders to enhance educational quality. There is a supportive culture within the school, where staff care deeply about pupils' welfare and academic success, although there is still work required in specific subject areas to ensure all pupils achieve their full potential.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 308 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.05%
Girls: 51.95% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 72.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 11.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 19.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 21.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 24.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 | 23 | 44 |
| 2 | 17 | 16 | 33 |
| 3 | 15 | 21 | 36 |
| 4 | 19 | 29 | 48 |
| 5 | 11 | 13 | 24 |
| 6 | 28 | 17 | 45 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 78.6% |
| White, Other | 6.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.5% |
| Caribbean | 1.3% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| African | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 08 Nov 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 Nov 2022 | School inspection: |
| 30 Jan 2019 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils are excited and eager to learn.
- Strong support for pupils' mental health and emotional well-being.
- Inclusive ethos that values diversity and difference.
- Effective early years provision that lays a strong foundation.
- Well-structured curriculum with successful use of technology.
- Knowledgeable SENCo providing effective support for pupils with SEND.
- High expectations for pupil behaviour and well-managed classroom environments.
Areas for Improvement
- Too many pupils in Year 2 are behind in phonics.
- Not all subjects have explicitly identified key knowledge needed for learning.
- Some teaching tasks do not adequately support pupil learning.
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 | 5% |
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 | 103 |
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 | -3.9 | ||
| Writing | 0.8 | ||
| Maths | -5.1 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 11 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 15 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Rose Street Primary School
Rose Street, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 1AW |
0.65 miles |
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St Edward's Catholic Primary School
New Road, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 1BW |
0.76 miles |
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Halfway Houses Primary School
Danley Road, Minster-on-Sea, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 3AP |
0.91 miles |
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West Minster Primary School
St George's Avenue, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 1ET |
0.95 miles |
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Queenborough School and Nursery
Edward Road, Queenborough, Kent, ME11 5DF |
1.69 miles |
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Minster in Sheppey Primary School
Brecon Chase, Minster, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 2HX |
1.76 miles |
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Thistle Hill Academy
Aspen Drive, Minster-on-Sea, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 3UD |
1.87 miles |
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St Georges CofE (Aided) Primary School
Chequers Road, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 3QU |
2.27 miles |
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St James Church of England Primary Academy
High Street, Isle of Grain, Rochester, Kent, ME3 0BS |
2.93 miles |
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Eastchurch Church of England Primary School
Warden Road, Eastchurch, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 4EJ |
4.19 miles |
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Iwade School
School Lane, Iwade, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 8RS |
4.52 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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EKC Sheppey Secondary
Marine Parade, Sheerness, ME12 2BE |
0.12 miles |
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Nore Academy
Danley Road, Minster-on-Sea, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 3AP |
0.94 miles |
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The Elmley Dray School
18-20 Marina Drive, Minster-on-Sea, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 2DP |
1.28 miles |
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Leigh Academy Minster
Minster Road, Sheerness, ME12 3JQ |
1.28 miles |