Richmond House School, Leeds
Richmond House School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Leeds. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in February 2025.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Richmond House School in detail
Richmond House School in its own words
In its own words: "It is with immense pleasure that I extend a warm welcome to you on behalf of the Richmond House community. Choosing the right school for your child is an important decision, and we are honoured that you are considering us as partners in your child’s educational journey."
Coming up: an open day on Saturday 24 April 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Richmond House School are The Froebelian School (2.1 miles); Al Kauthar Girls Academy (2.3 miles); Leeds Menorah School (2.5 miles, Good); and The Grammar School At Leeds (3.6 miles, selective).
The Froebelian SchoolAl Kauthar Girls AcademyLeeds Menorah SchoolThe Grammar School At Leeds
Who goes there
In 2026, 18 pupils (6.6%) received SEN support and 1 (0.4%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Headingley Rail Station, about 1 mile away in a straight line.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Glen Road (opposite), 100 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Richmond House School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
11 February 2025
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
15 March 2022
Regulatory Compliance
10 May 2017
Integrated
5 March 2013
Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£13,320
about £4,440 a term
From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 3 nearby schools
Latest from Richmond House School
A new chapter for our library
29 Sep 2026
Meet our Reading Ambassadors
29 Sep 2026
A sweet success: thanks for supporting Macmillan
28 Sep 2026
A first fixture to remember
23 Sep 2026
The stage is set at Richmond House
18 Sep 2026
A Strong Start to PE and Games
17 Sep 2026
From Richmond House School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with Richmond House School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 20
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 20 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 18 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
7 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Leeds is 18.5 (the median across 308 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
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
90%
Near capacity
271 pupils
300 places
29 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Leeds
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Leeds
Across Leeds council
Places available
10,015
Applications
9,313
Got 1st preference
83.2%
Got preferred school
95.4%
All secondary applications across Leeds council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
18
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
7.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
271
Total Pupils
144
Boys
127
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Questions parents ask about Richmond House School
When was Richmond House School last inspected?
Richmond House School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in February 2025.
How many pupils go to Richmond House School?
Richmond House School has around 271 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Richmond House School?
Richmond House School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Richmond House School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 20 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 18 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 7 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Leeds is 18.5 (the median across 308 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Richmond House School?
Richmond House School is at 168-170 OTLEY ROAD, Leeds, Leeds, LS16 5LG.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)