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Richmond Primary School

Swale, ME12 2ETPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
KS2 Results
51%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
30 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#10,499
of 13,686 nationally

About Richmond Primary School

Richmond Primary School in Swale is a state primary for children aged 2 to 11, and its intake data tells a striking story. With 308 pupils on roll against a capacity of 420, the school is operating well below its physical limit, leaving significant room for growth. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 72.7%, a figure that is exceptionally high and signals a community with considerable socio-economic challenges. For context, the national average for primary schools typically sits around 23-24%, so Richmond’s intake is far from typical. Despite this, demand for places is robust: for the 2025/26 admissions cycle, the school received 56 total applications for just 30 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 1.87 applicants per place. Of those, 30 were first-preference applications, and 29 first-preference offers were made, suggesting that local families actively choose the school even with its capacity slack.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressUnity Street, Sheerness, Swale, ME12 2ET
HeadteacherLesley Conway
Local AuthorityKent
Number of Pupils308
Free School Meals (FSM)72.7%
School Capacity308 / 420 (73% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 15 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Outdoor PlaygroundDining HallPlaying FieldsSensory RoomArt StudiosLibrary

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

TennisAthleticsDanceGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubFilm ClubCodingScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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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.