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The Richmond Hill Academy

Leeds, LS9 8PNPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2022
KS2 Results
31%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
69 1st-choice / 72 places
Ranking
#13,218
of 13,686 nationally

About The Richmond Hill Academy

The Richmond Hill Academy is a large state primary in Leeds, operating well above its official capacity with 654 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. The school serves a community with a high level of disadvantage: 47.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is significantly above the national average. Demand for places is strong, with 125 applications for 72 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, making the school oversubscribed with a ratio of 1.74 applicants per place. Of the 69 first-preference applications, all 69 received offers, suggesting that while the school is popular locally, it is accessible to families who prioritise it. The school is non-denominational and co-educational, with a nursery provision for children from age three. Headteacher Leanne Griffiths leads a school that has seen a dramatic turnaround in its most recent Ofsted inspection.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressClark Lane, Leeds, Leeds, LS9 8PN
HeadteacherLeanne Griffiths
Local AuthorityLeeds
Number of Pupils654
Free School Meals (FSM)47.6%
School Capacity654 / 630 (104% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

9 Mar 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 10 May 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Sports HallGymnasiumSensory RoomMusic RoomsArt StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

FootballAthleticsNetballCricket

Clubs & Activities

CodingChessChoirGardeningEco Club

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

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyResourced ProvisionOther

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

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The Richmond Hill Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.