Richmond Hill Academy
Leeds, LS9 8PN · Leeds · primary school
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187th of 211 primary schools in Leeds we can score, 221 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.4/10 against 1,188 of them, against 1.3/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 32.0 · 4 | 41% | 0.15 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.76 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 26% | 0.75 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Richmond Hill Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 32.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2022.
Beyond the classroom
A breakfast club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 651 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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 literacy? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in maths? How does the school manage class sizes given the current over-capacity status?
What Ofsted said about Richmond Hill Academy
Overview
The report describes a school where "exceptional leadership" has driven "considerable improvement" in pupil opportunities and experiences. Inspectors highlight "highly ambitious" curriculum planning and "excellent" behaviour, noting that staff maintain the "highest expectations" for pupils across all year groups.
Strengths
- "Exceptional leadership" has created a culture where staff are "happy and feel listened to," and parents "overwhelmingly appreciate" their efforts.
- Pupils demonstrate "excellent" behaviour, with staff effectively teaching kindness and ensuring concerns about bullying are resolved "within 24 hours."
- The curriculum is "highly ambitious," featuring early language learning (Mandarin and French) and a "highly successful" PSHE programme that fosters deep maturity in pupils.
- Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) provision is robust, with the "rainbow base" offering "personalised curriculums" for pupils with complex communication needs.
- Community engagement is "exemplary," with staff supporting parents with employment and significantly improving attendance for previously absent pupils.
Areas to improve
- The early years curriculum for some areas of learning is "not as clear or precise" as it is for literacy and numeracy.
- Staff sometimes "miss opportunities to embed children’s learning and enrich their vocabulary" during independent learning activities.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with leaders giving pupil safety the "highest priority" and ensuring staff have a "particularly good understanding" of how to keep children safe from risks such as toxic relationships.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 27% |
| 2023/24 | 31% |
| 2024/25 | 32% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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