Richmond Academy
Oldham, OL9 6HY · Oldham · primary school
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35th of 71 primary schools in Oldham we can score, 86 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 3.6/10 against 1,571 of them, against 3.0/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 58.0 · 35 | 40% | 1.39 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Richmond Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 2% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in football, cross country racing, cricket, rugby, handball, dodgeball, and dance.
Getting in
The published school roll is 389 pupils against a stated capacity of 510. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific interventions are in place for the 2% who reach the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Richmond Academy
Overview
Richmond Academy continues to be a good school, providing a welcoming environment where pupils are happy and feel cared for. Leaders maintain high expectations for learning and behaviour, resulting in calm classrooms and positive relationships between staff and students. The curriculum is carefully designed, with a strong emphasis on reading and early language development.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a "language-rich environment" and benefit from a curriculum where leaders have "identified high-quality vocabulary" and carefully ordered knowledge.
- Teachers in English and mathematics use assessment effectively to "rapidly address any gaps in learning," ensuring ambitious endpoints are met for all pupils, including those with SEND.
- Reading is prioritised across the school, with staff well-trained in phonics and creating a culture where pupils "value being read to."
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with a "strong culture of safeguarding" and staff who are "vigilant to the risks that pupils may face."
- Leaders support staff well, managing workload and well-being, while trustees hold leaders to account with "robust mechanisms."
Areas to improve
- In foundation subjects, teachers’ checks on learning are not fully matched to the curriculum, meaning "pupils can miss learning something important without teachers knowing."
- A small number of pupils have poor attendance, missing valuable learning time which "negatively impacts on their achievement."
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," noting that staff are vigilant, well-trained, and skilled at working with external agencies to support vulnerable pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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