The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 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
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 192
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 35.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- KENT CATHOLIC SCHOOLS' PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mr Colin Taylor (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Castle Avenue, Dover, Kent, CT16 1EZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDover Grammar School for Girls
Secondary · Very close
Charlton Church of England Primary School
Primary · 368m away
Dover College
Independent · 628m away
Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 748m away
Guston Church of England Primary School
Primary · 980m away
Priory Fields School
Primary · 1.1km away
Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.2km away
Vale View Community School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Richard's Catholic Primary School?
St Richard's Catholic Primary School currently has 192 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Richard's Catholic Primary School take?
St Richard's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Richard's Catholic Primary School?
St Richard's Catholic Primary School is in Dover, CT16 1EZ, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Richard's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Richard's Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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