Richmond School & Sixth Form College, Richmond
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 7 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Richmond School offers pupils a safe, happy environment where they build positive relationships with staff and develop strong aspirations for the future. The sixth form is particularly impressive, providing university-style facilities and expert teaching that prepares students exceptionally well for higher education and employment. The school offers a wealth of enrichment opportunities including arts, music, sports and meaningful educational visits, while ensuring disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND can fully participate.
Key Strengths
- Sixth form provision is exceptional with expert teaching and strong student outcomes, particularly in vocational qualifications
- Pupils achieve well overall with good progress through the curriculum and most moving on to sustained education or employment
- Safeguarding is effective with an open culture where concerns are actively identified and acted upon
- Leaders have created a calm, orderly environment with clear behaviour expectations and effective relationships between staff and pupils
- Inclusive practice is strong with well-implemented support for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND
Areas for Improvement
- Reading interventions sometimes lack precision, meaning some pupils take longer to progress than they should
- A small number of pupils with SEND are suspended too often and leaders are still adapting their approach
- In some lessons, strategies to support disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND are inconsistent, affecting progress
- Attendance for some disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND remains below acceptable levels despite improvements
- Some pupils show variable application of their knowledge about British values
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with leaders fulfilling their responsibilities and establishing an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Jewellery making, drama, brass band, string ensemble, cheerleading, dance, equestrian team, school council, sports leaders, bike park projects, orchestra, chess, textiles, rock school, athletics, rugby
Richmond School & Sixth Form College is a well-led school where pupils achieve well and are safe and happy. The sixth form is particularly strong, with high-quality study programmes and excellent preparation for students' next steps.
At a Glance
18.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
22.4
Avg class size
52
Total classes
6 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
80%
Available places
1,315 pupils
1,649 capacity
334 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Richmond
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Admissions Demand - North Yorkshire
Places available
7,139
Applications
5,644
Got 1st preference
92.6%
Got preferred school
98.7%
Secondary admissions across North Yorkshire (2025/26)
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Pupil Absence2024/25
8.03257%
Overall absence
21.0252%
Persistent absence
1,151
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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