The short version
Average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- 34% 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
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 203
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 34.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- Head
- Mrs Rachel Blair (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
May 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Queen Street, Aspatria, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 3BQ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Richmond Hill School's Ofsted rating?
Richmond Hill School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Richmond Hill School?
Richmond Hill School currently has 203 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Richmond Hill School take?
Richmond Hill School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Richmond Hill School?
Richmond Hill School is in Wigton, CA7 3BQ, in the Cumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Richmond Hill School have a sixth form?
No, Richmond Hill School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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