The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 7 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 96
- Capacity
- 46%
- FSM
- 14.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Trust
- LEARN ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sally Applebee (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
12 Anstey Lane, Thurcaston, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 7JA
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGlebelands Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Hallam Fields, Birstall
Primary · 1.8km away
Beaumont Lodge Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Woolden Hill Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Heatherbrook Primary Academy
Primary · 2.3km away
The Martin High School Anstey
Secondary · 2.3km away
Highcliffe Primary School and Community Centre
Primary · 2.4km away
Wolfdale School
Independent · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Richard Hill Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Richard Hill Church of England Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Richard Hill Church of England Primary School?
Richard Hill Church of England Primary School currently has 96 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Richard Hill Church of England Primary School take?
Richard Hill Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Richard Hill Church of England Primary School?
Richard Hill Church of England Primary School is in Leicester, LE7 7JA, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Richard Hill Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Richard Hill Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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