The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (107% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 188
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 16%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Trust
- EMBARK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Parmjit Atwal (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Main Road, Smalley, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 6EF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHorsley Woodhouse Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Denby Free CofE VA Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Heanor Gate Spencer Academy
Secondary · 2.1km away
Stanley Common Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Corfield CofE Infant School
Primary · 2.6km away
Howitt Primary Community School
Primary · 2.9km away
John Flamsteed Community School
Secondary · 3.2km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Richardson Endowed Primary School?
Richardson Endowed Primary School currently has 188 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Richardson Endowed Primary School take?
Richardson Endowed Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Richardson Endowed Primary School?
Richardson Endowed Primary School is in Ilkeston, DE7 6EF, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Richardson Endowed Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Richardson Endowed Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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