The Richmond Primary Academy, based in Skegness, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 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.
The Richmond Primary Academy currently has around 389 pupils on roll, which is about 93% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.4% boys and 50.6% girls. Around 38.0% 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 5.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 18.5%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (85.6%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Richmond Drive, Skegness, PE25 3SH |
| Website: | www.richmondprimary.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01754766639 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Lincolnshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Danielle Harris |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 150623 |
Ofsted inspection date: 14/09/2021
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 389 |
| Number of Boys: | 192 |
| Number of Girls: | 197 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 18.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 85.60% | 333 |
| Other White | 5.70% | 22 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.10% | 8 |
| White and Asian | 1.80% | 7 |
| Indian | 1.30% | 5 |
| African | 1.00% | 4 |
| Pakistani | 1.00% | 4 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.50% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.30% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 0.30% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.30% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Richmond School, Skegness Richmond Drive , PE25 3SH | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Richmond Primary Academy Richmond Drive , PE25 3SH | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Skegness Infant Academy Cavendish Road , PE25 2QU | 3out of 4 | 1,097 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Skegness Infant School Cavendish Road , PE25 2QU | - not rated | 1,097 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Skegness Junior Academy Pelham Road , PE25 2QX | - not rated | 1,194 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skegness Grammar School Vernon Road , PE25 2QS | 3out of 4 | 1,190 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Skegness Grammar School Vernon Road , PE25 2QS | - not rated | 1,190 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clements College Burgh Road , PE25 2QH | - not rated | 1,491 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Skegness Earl of Scarbrough High School Burgh Road , PE25 2QH | - not rated | 1,491 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Skegness Academy Burgh Road , PE25 2QH | 2out of 4 | 1,491 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Viking School 140 Church Road North , PE25 2QJ | - not rated | 1,362 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Willows Centre Pupil Referral Unit 166 Church Road North , PE25 2QQ | - not rated | 1,442 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.