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.
| 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 |
Ofsted inspection date: 19/11/2019
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 5 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 283 |
| Number of Pupils: | 282 |
| Number of Boys: | 222 |
| Number of Girls: | 60 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 10.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 35.5% | 8.2% |
| Other Mixed | 21.60% | 61 |
| Bangladeshi | 19.90% | 56 |
| Pakistani | 17.00% | 48 |
| White British | 11.30% | 32 |
| Other White | 6.40% | 18 |
| African | 3.90% | 11 |
| Caribbean | 3.50% | 10 |
| Indian | 3.50% | 10 |
| Unclassified | 3.20% | 9 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.50% | 7 |
| Other Asian | 2.50% | 7 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.40% | 4 |
| White and Asian | 1.10% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.10% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 0.70% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.40% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.