Richmond Academy, based in Sheerness, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Richmond Academy currently has around 437 pupils on roll, which is about 104% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.5% boys and 49.2% girls. Around 31.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Unity Street, Sheerness, ME12 2ET |
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| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Kent |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Helen Evemy |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 140338 |
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 437 |
| Number of Boys: | 225 |
| Number of Girls: | 215 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Academy Unity Street , ME12 2ET | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Primary School Unity Street , ME12 2ET | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Primary School Nursery Close , St Helen's Road ME12 2QT | - not rated | 127 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Street Primary School Rose Street , ME12 1AW | - not rated | 1,138 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School New Road , ME12 1BW | - not rated | 1,336 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EKC Sheppey Secondary Marine Parade , ME12 2BE | - not rated | 210 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Isle of Sheppey Minster Road , ME12 3JQ | - not rated | 2,198 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Academy Minster Minster Road , ME12 3JQ | - not rated | 2,250 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Minster College Minster Road , Minster-on-Sea ME12 3JQ | - not rated | 2,250 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyne Middle School Jefferson Road , ME12 2PU | - not rated | 164 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Danley Middle School Halfway Road , ME12 3AU | - not rated | 1,649 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hythe House Education 19 Marine Parade , ME12 2AP | - not rated | 505 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nore Academy Danley Road , Minster-on-Sea ME12 3AP | - not rated | 1,652 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elmley Dray School 18-20 Marina Drive , Minster-on-Sea ME12 2DP | - not rated | 2,250 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.