Richmond Hill Primary Academy
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Capacity
422
Pupils
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Demand
About Richmond Hill Primary Academy
Richmond Hill Primary Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Doncaster community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 422 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Richmond Hill Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kelly Cousins, it falls under Doncaster local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7076th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 48th out of 87 in Doncaster.
Richmond Hill Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 78 applications for 59 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 58 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Richmond Hill Primary Academy include Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Cross Country, Gymnastics, Athletics, as well as clubs including Gardening, Chess, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Doncaster, Richmond Hill Primary Academy is one of the options available in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Melton Road, Doncaster, Doncaster, DN5 7SB |
| Headteacher | Kelly Cousins |
| Local Authority | Doncaster |
| Number of Pupils | 422 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.8% |
| School Capacity | 422 / 420 (100% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Feb 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (9 Feb 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 30 Oct 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (62%)
7076th of 13,686
Nationally
750th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
48th of 87
In Doncaster
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
62%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
51%
'23/24
62%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed59
78
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
58 families put this school as their 1st choice (74% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Melton Road, Doncaster
Doncaster, DN5 7SB
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