Richmond Methodist Primary School
Richmond, DL10 7BH · North Yorkshire · primary school
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134th of 252 primary schools in North Yorkshire we can score, 290 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 4,294 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.8/10 among them, against 4.0/10 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 | 51.0 · 21 | 40% | 0.83 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Richmond Methodist Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 51.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 11.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.8 out of 10 among them, against 4.0 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 259 pupils against a stated capacity of 323. 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 maintain its Good Ofsted rating in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about Richmond Methodist Primary School
Overview
Richmond Methodist Primary School is described as an “inclusive and caring school” where pupils are “proud to attend” and feel valued. The report highlights a strong Methodist ethos, warm relationships, and a broad curriculum that extends beyond the classroom, including an on-site forest school.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “positive attitudes to school” and feel safe, with bullying being “rare” and dealt with quickly.
- Early years provision is strong, with children making an “impressive start” to their learning journey.
- Reading is a high priority; teachers teach phonics “with confidence” and pupils talk about reading “with enthusiasm”.
- Mathematics teaching is “well sequenced”, allowing pupils to use previous learning to understand new concepts clearly.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “well supported” through bespoke resources and specialist referrals.
Areas to improve
- In some wider curriculum subjects, such as geography and history, pupils’ subject knowledge is “not sufficiently deep enough” to make effective links between topics.
- Leaders should ensure subject leaders and teachers receive “quality training” to further develop and deepen the curriculum where needed.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective”, with clear procedures in place, timely referrals, and staff who understand their training and community issues.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 41% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 51% |
| 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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