Richmond School
Richmond School is a secondary located in North Yorkshire, DL10 7BQ. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Good. The school admits pupils aged 11 to 18. It currently has approximately 1,239 pupils on roll.
Richmond School is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a academy converter. The school has a sixth form for post-16 study.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Secondary
School Type: Academy converter
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 11 to 18
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Rural town and fringe
Religious Diocese: Not applicable
Local Authority: North Yorkshire
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 1649
Number of Pupils: 1239
Number of Boys: 645
Number of Girls: 594
Special Classes Code: 1
Percentage on Free School Meals: 16.1
Last Changed Date: 2025-06-04
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Good
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Not Rated
Behaviour & Attitudes: Not Rated
Personal Development: Not Rated
Leadership & Management: Good
Early Years Provision: Not Rated
Sixth Form Provision: Good
Safeguarding Effective: Yes
Inspection Date: 2017-02-09
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: Potter
Phone: 01748850111
Website: http://www.richmondschool.net
Location: Darlington Road
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
Local area information
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Frequently Asked Questions about Richmond School
What is the Ofsted rating of Richmond School?
Richmond School has been rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does Richmond School admit?
Richmond School admits pupils from age 11 to 18.
Is Richmond School a boys', girls', or mixed school?
Richmond School is a mixed school.
What type of school is Richmond School?
Richmond School is a academy converter offering secondary education.
What is the crime rate near Richmond School?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around Richmond School on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near Richmond School?
Yes — MyLittleEyes lists homes to rent and buy near Richmond School in North Yorkshire. Scroll down to see available properties within 1 mile of the school.
