Richmond Hill Primary Academy
Doncaster, DN5 7SB · Doncaster · primary school
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29th of 88 primary schools in Doncaster we can score, 98 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 the 4,088 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.6/10 among them, against 6.6/10 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 | 74.0 · 76 | 41% | 3.09 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.75 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 26% | 1.30 |
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 Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.6 out of 10 among them, against 6.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
An after-school club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 414 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 to progress from the expected to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities are offered within the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Richmond Hill Primary Academy
Overview
Richmond Hill Primary Academy continues to be a good school, where pupils enjoy attending and contribute positively to the community. The report highlights a well-organised environment with effective support for pupils’ social and emotional needs, alongside strong teaching in early years, reading, and mathematics.
Strengths
- Pupils display good behaviour, moving around the school calmly and respectfully, with bullying reported as "not an issue."
- The early years curriculum is effective, helping children build knowledge term by term, while the reading curriculum ensures pupils read with "fluency and confidence."
- A new mathematics curriculum allows pupils to practise and remember key ideas, supported by teachers with "strong subject knowledge."
- Thorough systems identify pupils with additional learning needs, ensuring those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) can access the same curriculum as their peers.
- Staff workload is managed well, with leaders and governors providing effective support and collaboration within the multi-academy trust.
Areas to improve
- Foundation subject leaders do not evaluate the effectiveness of the curriculum or check what pupils have learned, meaning they do not know if pupils have understood the material. Leaders must establish systems to verify pupil learning and curriculum delivery.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders ensuring thorough checks for new staff and keeping policies up to date with statutory guidance.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 51% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 74% |
| 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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