Richardson Endowed Primary School, Ilkeston
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
This school creates a warm, caring environment where pupils thrive. Teachers are highly knowledgeable and make learning engaging, with a particular strength in teaching reading from the early years onwards. The school celebrates diversity and provides a wide range of activities to nurture children's interests while maintaining high expectations for behaviour and achievement.
Key Strengths
- Well-designed curriculum that builds pupils' knowledge progressively, with important vocabulary and concepts clearly identified
- Strong focus on reading with consistent phonics teaching and well-matched reading materials
- Teachers have excellent subject knowledge and explain concepts clearly, helping pupils link new learning to previous knowledge
- Inclusive culture with quick identification of pupils with SEND and expert support provided
- Rich early years environment that excites curiosity and supports children's development
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects, pupils are not challenged sufficiently to think deeply and deepen their understanding
- Staff sometimes do not expect pupils to think deeply enough when learning focuses on important knowledge
- The school needs to provide more opportunities across the curriculum for pupils to stretch their thinking
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff keeping pupils safe and resolving problems quickly and fairly.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports clubs, film club, coding club, yoga, performing arts performances at local events, sporting competitions
Richardson Endowed Primary School is a good primary school where pupils enjoy attending and are guided by strong values of being ready, respectful and safe. The school has recently redesigned its curriculum with carefully sequenced knowledge across all subjects, and prioritises reading with consistent phonics teaching.
At a Glance
14.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
75 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 73% to 67%. Maths has remained stable at around 70%. Writing has remained stable at around 60%.
Class Sizes
27.3
Avg class size
27.0
Infant (KS1)
27.5
KS2
6
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
105%
Over capacity
184 pupils
175 capacity
9 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Ilkeston
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Ilkeston
Admissions Demand - Derbyshire
Places available
9,886
Applications
7,225
Got 1st preference
96.4%
Got preferred school
99.2%
Primary admissions across Derbyshire (2025/26)
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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
4.09181%
Overall absence
9.1954%
Persistent absence
174
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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