Richmond Academy

About Richmond Academy

Richmond Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Oldham community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 404 pupils on roll, operating at 79% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Richmond Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Katie Jordon, it falls under Oldham local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10856th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 46th out of 67 in Oldham.

Richmond Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 55 applications for 33 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 28 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Visual Impairment and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Richmond Academy include Art Studios, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Tennis, Athletics, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Book Club, Eco Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 45.5%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Oldham, Richmond Academy is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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