Richard Hill Church of England Primary School, Leicester
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
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
17.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
25 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 67% to 75%. Maths has remained stable at around 69%. Writing has improved from 71% to 81%.
Class Sizes
23.3
Avg class size
31.0
Infant (KS1)
31.0
KS2
3
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
42%
Available places
89 pupils
210 capacity
121 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Leicester
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Leicester
Admissions Demand - Leicestershire
Places available
8,747
Applications
6,780
Got 1st preference
95.4%
Got preferred school
99.6%
Primary admissions across Leicestershire (2025/26)
Inspection History(3)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.73238%
Overall absence
16.12903%
Persistent absence
93
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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