The short version
Average SATs results. 79% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- 46% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 404
- Capacity
- 79%
- FSM
- 45.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oldham
- Trust
- THE HARMONY TRUST LTD
- Head
- Ms Katie Jordon (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Winterbottom Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL9 6HY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDarul Hadis Latifiah Northwest
Independent · 544m away
St Thomas CofE Primary School
Primary · 710m away
Freehold Community Academy
Primary · 992m away
Werneth Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Coppice Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Belford College Limited
Special school · 1.3km away
Hulme Grammar School
Independent · 1.3km away
Broadfield Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Richmond Academy's Ofsted rating?
Richmond Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Richmond Academy?
Richmond Academy currently has 404 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Richmond Academy take?
Richmond Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Richmond Academy?
Richmond Academy is in Oldham, OL9 6HY, in the Oldham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Richmond Academy have a sixth form?
No, Richmond Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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