Richmond Hill School is a not applicable school in Luton, serving pupils aged 5 to 11. The school is a community special school 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 Hill School currently has around 282 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 78.7% boys and 21.3% girls. Around 35.1% 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.

Overall absence at the school is 10.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 35.5%.

The school has a diverse intake, with other mixed pupils forming the largest group at around 21.6%. bangladeshi pupils make up about 19.9% , followed by pakistani at 17%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Sunridge Avenue, Luton, LU2 7JL
Website: www.richmondhill.luton.sch.uk
Telephone: 01582721019
School Type: Community special school
Education phase: Not applicable
Local authority: Luton
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Hannah Cameron
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 109743

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 19/11/2019

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 5 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 283
Number of Pupils: 282
Number of Boys: 222
Number of Girls: 60

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 10.1% 4%
Persistent absence: 35.5% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Other Mixed21.60%61
Bangladeshi19.90%56
Pakistani17.00%48
White British11.30%32
Other White6.40%18
African3.90%11
Caribbean3.50%10
Indian3.50%10
Unclassified3.20%9
White and Black Caribbean2.50%7
Other Asian2.50%7
Other (any other ethnic group)1.40%4
White and Asian1.10%3
Gypsy/Roma1.10%3
White and Black African0.70%2
Other Black0.40%1
Irish0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Below Average (-2.3)
Writing: Average (-1.7)
Maths: Below Average (-1.9)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
61%
Local authority average
61%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
7%
Local authority average
7%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
Town average
104.6
Local authority average
104.6
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
Town average
104.5
Local authority average
104.4
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hart Hill Nursery School
Whitecroft Road , LU2 0JS
3out of 4 1,245 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Rothesay Nursery School
59 Rothesay Road , LU1 1RB
3out of 4 1,856 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Chapel Street Nursery School
Russell Street , LU1 5EA
3out of 4 2,049 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Matthew's Junior School
Wenlock Street , LU2 0NJ
- not rated 522 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Matthew's Primary School
Wenlock Street , LU2 0NJ
3out of 4 522 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
River Bank Primary School
Bath Road , LU3 1ES
3out of 4 984 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Hart Hill Primary School
Brooms Road , LU2 0JP
- not rated 990 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Hart Hill Junior School
Brooms Road , LU2 0JP
- not rated 1,087 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Studio School Luton
1 - 9 York Street , LU2 0EZ
- not rated 818 yd Studio schools No Mixed More About School
Barnfield Business and Enterprise Studio Academy
1-9 York Street , LU2 0EZ
- not rated 818 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Denbigh High School
Alexandra Avenue , LU3 1HE
4out of 4 1,007 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Denbigh High School
Alexandra Avenue , LU3 1HE
- not rated 1,007 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Stopsley High School
St Thomas's Road , LU2 7UX
3out of 4 1,397 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Luton Sixth Form College
Bradgers Hill Road , LU2 7EW
- not rated 1,451 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Barnfield College
New Bedford Road , LU2 7BF
- not rated 2,014 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Richmond Hill School
Sunridge Avenue , LU2 7JL
3out of 4 0 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Lime Academy Hartwell
1 York Street , LU2 0EZ
1out of 4 797 yd Free schools special No More About School
Windmill Hill School
York Street , LU2 0EZ
- not rated 797 yd Free schools special No Mixed More About School
Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School)
82 - 86 Dunstable Road , LU1 1EH
- not rated 1,348 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
Olive Tree Primary School
116 Bury Park Road (first floor) , Luton LU1 1HE
- not rated 1,350 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.