St Richard's Catholic Primary School

URN: 118771 • Dover CT16 1EZ

Overview

Name
St Richard's Catholic Primary School
URN
118771
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
45.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Jill Chapman (since 2025) , Head of Learning
Telephone
Website
Address
Castle Avenue, Dover CT16 1EZ

Summary

St Richard's Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school located in Dover, Kent, with a capacity of 205 pupils. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing environment based on the values of love, kindness, honesty, forgiveness, respect, and hope. It serves a diverse community, welcoming families of various faiths, although many students are from Catholic backgrounds. The school emphasizes the importance of developing each child's talents and maintaining strong relationships within the community.

The school offers a one-form entry system and features spacious grounds that include a field, playground, outdoor classroom, and adventure playground. St Richard's aims to create a family-like atmosphere where children feel valued and supported. Attendance rates are commendable, with Year 6 achieving 100% attendance recently, reflecting the school's commitment to encouraging regular school participation.

St Richard's Catholic Primary School is part of the Kent Catholic Schools' Partnership and is dedicated to providing a high level of pastoral care. The school encourages parental involvement and regularly communicates through newsletters and open days, ensuring that families are engaged in their children's education and the school community.

Key details

LA
Kent
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
205
Pupils
Boys
Girls
FSM %
Open date
Close date
2014-09-30
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Kent

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 205
2024-09-11 205
2023-09-11 205
2022-09-11 205
2021-09-11 205
2020-09-11 205

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