Richard Hill Church of England Primary School, Leicester
Richard Hill Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Leicester, part of Learn Academies Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Requires improvement at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2022. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in May 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 91st-highest of the 138 schools in Leicester with published results, and 9,595th of 14,452 across England. It was 43% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Requires improvement (2022)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Leicestershire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Richard Hill Church of England Primary School in detail
Richard Hill Church of England Primary School in its own words
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football and gymnastics.
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.
Coming up: an open day on Friday 11 December 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Leicestershire
Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 75% of Year 6 pupils at Richard Hill Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 69% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 77% in Leicestershire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 67% in reading and 67% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Richard Hill Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 11 families put Richard Hill Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 68 named it as one of their preferences, for 15 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Richard Hill Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Richard Hill Church of England Primary School are Glebelands Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 75% reading, 58% maths); Hallam Fields, Birstall (1.1 miles, Good, 89% reading, 89% maths); Beaumont Lodge Primary School (1.2 miles, Good, 90% reading, 90% maths); and Woolden Hill Primary School (1.3 miles, Good, 66% reading, 66% maths).
Richard Hill Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
Glebelands Primary SchoolHallam Fields, BirstallBeaumont Lodge Primary SchoolWoolden Hill Primary School
The trust
Richard Hill Church of England Primary School is one of 19 schools run by Learn Academies Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 64% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
What parents say
25 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Richard Hill Church of England Primary School (as of September 2025): 84% would recommend the school, 92% say their child is happy there and 80% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (92%); the weakest, that the school supports their child's wider development (68%).
Who goes there
9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 3 pupils (3.4%) received SEN support and 5 (5.6%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Rothley (Great Central Railway), about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Leicester Road (outside), 90 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Richard Hill Church of England Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 19 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, burglary and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Leicestershire (58).
Suspensions and exclusions
Richard Hill Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Richard Hill Church of England Primary School are The Martin High School Anstey (1.4 miles) and The Cedars Academy (1.8 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's May 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Richard Hill is a welcoming school where pupils thrive academically and personally. Parents particularly value the quality of teaching and the strong pastoral care, with staff genuinely invested in developing the whole child. The school enriches learning with exciting activities like backstage theatre tours and work with historians and artists, making education engaging and memorable.
Key Strengths
- Strong approach to reading with specialist staff training resulting in confident and fluent readers
- Broad, well-structured curriculum with clear progression of skills and knowledge across all subjects
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND, with staff making appropriate adjustments to help all pupils access the full curriculum
- Positive early years provision where children engage well with activities and receive clear guidance
- Strong personal development programme with opportunities for pupils to take positions of responsibility and learn about different careers
Areas for Improvement
- Continue embedding recent curriculum changes to ensure all pupils achieve the highest standards they are capable of
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with the school creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Backstage theatre tour, exploration of the Thurcaston hoard of Islamic coins with historians and artists, play leader positions, pupil communication group, links with other schools at home and abroad
Richard Hill Church of England Primary School is a happy school where pupils are enthusiastic learners in a calm and orderly environment. The school has made significant improvements since its last inspection, with effective leadership providing clear direction and high expectations for all pupils.
At a Glance
16.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
25 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 67% to 75% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 69% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 71% to 81% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
21.8
Avg class size
16.0
Infant (KS1)
29.0
KS2
4
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Richard Hill Church of England Primary School
Family Fireworks Night - Book Tickets
16 Sep 2026
EYFS Open Morning & Stay and Play Sessions - Book Now
1 Sep 2026
Apply Now: grants for pupils
24 Feb 2026
Come and join our preschool!
5 Feb 2026
Thank you: Fireworks Night
6 Nov 2025
Geopark News!
14 Oct 2025
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Richard Hill Church of England Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Richard Hill Church of England Primary School is in Leicestershire; for families living there:
- Leicestershire's school travel policy: Mainstream School Transport for 5 to 16 year olds
- How to apply: Request for school transport on medical grounds form PDF, 359.48 KB Opens new window
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Leicestershire is 3 (the median across 329 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
43%
Available places
90 pupils
210 places
120 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Leicester
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Leicester
Across Leicestershire council
Places available
8,574
Applications
6,827
Got 1st preference
94.0%
Got preferred school
99.3%
All primary applications across Leicestershire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
3
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
9.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
89
Total Pupils
47
Boys
42
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
5
Teachers
17.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£46,128
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,799
Per pupil
£636k
Total funding
£18k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.7%
Overall absence
16.1%
Persistent absence
93
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Richard Hill Church of England Primary School
Questions parents ask about Richard Hill Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Richard Hill Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Richard Hill Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 75% reached the expected standard in reading and 69% did so in maths.
What is Richard Hill Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Richard Hill Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in May 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2022, it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for Richard Hill Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Richard Hill Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, Leicestershire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Richard Hill Church of England Primary School?
Richard Hill Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 43% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at Richard Hill Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Richard Hill Church of England Primary School average 21.8 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Richard Hill Church of England Primary School?
Richard Hill Church of England Primary School has around 89 pupils on roll. 17% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Richard Hill Church of England Primary School?
4.7% of sessions were missed at Richard Hill Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 16.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Richard Hill Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Leicestershire's coordinated admissions process, naming Richard Hill Church of England Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Richard Hill Church of England Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Leicestershire is 3 (the median across 329 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Richard Hill Church of England Primary School?
Richard Hill Church of England Primary School is at 12 Anstey Lane, Thurcaston, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 7JA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)