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Richmond Academy
Winterbottom Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL9 6HY, Oldham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
33.9 / 100
Bottom 34%
Better than 34% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
404
Capacity
510
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
79%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in key stage 2 where it ranks in the top 67% of schools nationally for expected levels in reading, writing, and maths. However, only 2% of students reach a higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, parent satisfaction appears positive, but the LocaleIQ score suggests there are areas that could be enhanced further.
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Last inspected: 13 September 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 58% | Bottom 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Bangladeshi63.6%
Black African10.6%
Asian Pakistani9.2%
Gypsy/Roma3.7%
White British3.7%
Other3.5%
Asian Other2.0%
White Other1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Black Other0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.2%
Location
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53.54131, -2.12468 · OL9 6HY
School details
Local authorityOldham
RegionNorth West
URN139651
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Richmond Academy rated by Ofsted?
Richmond Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 September 2017.
Is Richmond Academy a good school?
Richmond Academy scores 33.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 34% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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