Richmond Hill School
URN: 112127 • Wigton CA7 3BQ
Overview
- Name
- Richmond Hill School
- URN
- 112127
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rachel Blair (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01697320650
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Queen Street, Wigton CA7 3BQ
Summary
Richmond Hill School is a community primary school located in Wigton, Cumberland, catering to a mixed-gender population of 203 pupils, with a capacity for 240. The school prides itself on creating a supportive and inclusive environment, underpinned by its ethos of kindness, respect, and honesty. The mission is to provide a broad and balanced curriculum that encourages high aspirations and celebrates individual achievements, fostering a sense of community among students.
The school places a strong emphasis on the development of core skills in oracy, reading, writing, and numeracy, ensuring that pupils are well-prepared for their future. Richmond Hill School also actively promotes British values, encouraging respect and tolerance among students of diverse backgrounds. The school's commitment to high expectations is reflected in its positive behaviour and learning environment, where pupils are encouraged to engage actively and enjoy their educational experiences.
Richmond Hill School supports its students through various initiatives, including free school meals and uniform vouchers, ensuring that all children have access to essential resources. The school community is dedicated to nurturing well-rounded, confident individuals who are prepared to contribute positively to society.
The school places a strong emphasis on the development of core skills in oracy, reading, writing, and numeracy, ensuring that pupils are well-prepared for their future. Richmond Hill School also actively promotes British values, encouraging respect and tolerance among students of diverse backgrounds. The school's commitment to high expectations is reflected in its positive behaviour and learning environment, where pupils are encouraged to engage actively and enjoy their educational experiences.
Richmond Hill School supports its students through various initiatives, including free school meals and uniform vouchers, ensuring that all children have access to essential resources. The school community is dedicated to nurturing well-rounded, confident individuals who are prepared to contribute positively to society.
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- Accessibility Statement (other)
- High Visibility Version (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Silloth Primary School (68.3)
- Boltons CofE School (63.3)
- Wiggonby CofE School (62.8)
- St Matthew's CofE School (62.3)
- Blennerhasset School (62.1)
Key details
- LA
- Cumberland
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 240
- Pupils
- 203
- Boys
- 110
- Girls
- 93
- FSM %
- 34.30
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-11-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cumbria
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 203 | 110 | 93 | 240 | 34.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 204 | 105 | 99 | 240 | 36.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 194 | 96 | 98 | 240 | 24.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 194 | 96 | 98 | 240 | 24.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 215 | 106 | 109 | 240 | 21.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 217 | 104 | 113 | 240 | 18.70 |
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