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Richmond School & Sixth Form College
Darlington Road, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 7BQ, North Yorkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
46.9 / 100
Bottom 47%
Better than 47% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,289
Capacity
1,649
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
78%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment, where it ranks in the top 51% nationally with an Attainment 8 score of 45.6. A notable 66% of pupils achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 70% progress to university, including 26% to top-third institutions. However, the school could improve its EBacc entry rate, which stands at 43%.
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Last inspected: 17 January 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 45.6 | Bottom 49% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 66% | Bottom 50% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 42% | Bottom 46% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 43% | Top 31% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 32% | Top 31% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 70% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 26% | Above avg |
Based on 125 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.7%
White Other2.2%
Asian Other1.3%
Other1.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Black Other1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Mixed Other0.5%
Black African0.5%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Asian Indian0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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54.40671, -1.72463 · DL10 7BQ
School details
Local authorityNorth Yorkshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN145090
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.richmondschool.net
Frequently asked questions
What is Richmond School & Sixth Form College rated by Ofsted?
Richmond School & Sixth Form College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 January 2017.
Is Richmond School & Sixth Form College a good school?
Richmond School & Sixth Form College scores 46.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 47% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Richmond School & Sixth Form College in GCSEs?
Richmond School & Sixth Form College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.6. 66% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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