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Richmond Primary School

Richmond Primary School

Hinckley and Bosworth, LE10 0ZDPrimary School·Ages 4-11
Goodby Ofsted

79%

Capacity

497

Pupils

2.9x

Demand

About Richmond Primary School

Richmond Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Hinckley and Bosworth community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 497 pupils on roll, operating at 79% capacity.

Ofsted has rated Richmond Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Emma Clark, it falls under Leicestershire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 55% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9306th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 21st out of 29 in Hinckley and Bosworth.

Richmond Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 155 applications for 53 places, making it 2.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 51 were first-preference applications.

Richmond Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 91% recommending the school (46 responses).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Richmond Primary School include Library, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Tennis, Dance, Athletics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Chess, Gardening, Eco Club and 2 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 24.9%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Hinckley and Bosworth, Richmond Primary School is one of the options available in the East Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressTowers Drive, Hinckley, Hinckley and Bosworth, LE10 0ZD
HeadteacherEmma Clark
Local AuthorityLeicestershire
Number of Pupils497
Free School Meals (FSM)24.9%
School Capacity497 / 630 (79% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 Dec 2024
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (4 Dec 2024): Standards maintained

Unchanged
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 12 Jan 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (55%)

9306th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 68%

872nd of 1,353

In East Midlands

Top 64%

21st of 29

In Hinckley and Bosworth

Top 72%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

55%

Expected Standard

1%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 103
Expected:74%
Higher:22%
Writing
Expected:64%
Higher:3%
MathsAvg Score: 104
Expected:76%
Higher:14%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -8%

'22/23

63%

'23/24

55%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

Ofsted Parent View

46 responses

Would Recommend This School

91%Excellent
Needs Attentionbelow 70%
SEND support
0%
Bullying dealt with
28%
Concerns dealt with
56%
Strengths95%+ agree
Happy at schoolFeels safe

Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

Facilities

8
LibraryForest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsICT SuiteGymnasiumArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

Cross CountryTennisDanceAthleticsRoundersSwimming

Clubs & Activities

ChoirChessGardeningEco ClubDramaCoding

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

53

Applications

155

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.9x
0x1x2x3x5x+

51 families put this school as their 1st choice (33% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Richmond Primary School

Richmond 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.

Contact Information

01455637266www.richmond.leics.sch.uk/

Towers Drive, Hinckley

Hinckley and Bosworth, LE10 0ZD

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Towers Drive, Hinckley

Hinckley and Bosworth, LE10 0ZD

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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