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Richard Hill Church of England Primary School

Charnwood, LE7 7JAPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
May 2025
KS2 Results
63%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
9 1st-choice / 12 places
Ranking
#6,669
of 13,686 nationally

About Richard Hill Church of England Primary School

Richard Hill Church of England Primary School has been rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection, a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating. The school’s most telling academic metric is the Key Stage 2 combined reading, writing and maths expected standard, where 63% of pupils met the benchmark in the 2023/24 academic year. This places the school just above the Leicestershire local authority average of 62%, a solid performance for a small primary. Within the Charnwood borough, the school ranks 25th out of 45 primary schools on this measure, sitting in the top 55% locally. Nationally, it ranks 6,669th out of 13,686 primary schools, placing it around the midpoint. The school’s average reading score was 103 and maths 102, both slightly above the national average of 100, while 33% of pupils achieved the higher standard in reading and 21% in maths.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
Address12 Anstey Lane, Leicester, Charnwood, LE7 7JA
HeadteacherSally Applebee
Local AuthorityLeicestershire
Number of Pupils96
Free School Meals (FSM)14.6%
School Capacity96 / 210 (46% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 May 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 12 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
LibraryPlaying FieldsDining HallSensory RoomGymnasiumMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

TennisNetballRoundersDanceAthleticsGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

ChoirDramaCodingFilm ClubGardeningEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-09:00

After-school care

15:15-17:45

Source: richardhillschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Richard Hill Church of England Primary School

Richard Hill Church of England Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.