The short version
Average GCSE results. 78% capacity.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.6 vs national 43.8)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.6
1.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
42%
0.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
43%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.01
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 202 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 108 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,289
- Capacity
- 78%
- FSM
- 16.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Trust
- ARET� LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Jenna Potter (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Darlington Road, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 7BQ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRichmond School
Secondary · Very close
Richmond Methodist Primary School
Primary · 316m away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
Primary · 375m away
Trinity Academy Richmond
Primary · 429m away
St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy
Secondary · 479m away
Questions parents ask
Is Richmond School & Sixth Form College a selective school?
No. Richmond School & Sixth Form College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Richmond School & Sixth Form College?
Richmond School & Sixth Form College currently has 1,289 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Richmond School & Sixth Form College take?
Richmond School & Sixth Form College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Richmond School & Sixth Form College?
Richmond School & Sixth Form College is in Richmond, DL10 7BQ, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Richmond School & Sixth Form College have a sixth form?
Yes, Richmond School & Sixth Form College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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