Richmond Academy
URN: 139651 • Oldham OL9 6HY
Overview
- Name
- Richmond Academy
- URN
- 139651
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE HARMONY TRUST LTD
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Claire Rahman (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01612600610
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Winterbottom Street, Oldham OL9 6HY
Summary
Richmond Academy, located in Oldham, is a mixed primary academy with a current enrollment of 404 pupils and a capacity of 420. The school is part of The Harmony Trust, which aims to enhance educational attainment in local schools. Richmond Academy is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where children are encouraged to believe in themselves, achieve their potential, and succeed in their educational journey.
The academy emphasizes high expectations for both academic and social development, aiming to cultivate confident and resilient learners. Richmond Academy offers a curriculum designed to meet diverse learning needs, supported by dedicated staff who focus on differentiated learning and personal growth. The school has recently been recognized as a "Good" school by Ofsted, highlighting the positive impact of its teaching quality on student standards.
Richmond Academy also prioritizes community engagement, maintaining strong relationships with families and local organizations. The school actively involves parents in fundraising initiatives and promotes a sense of pride and responsibility among its students. With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (45.5%), Richmond Academy is dedicated to ensuring equitable access to quality education for all its students.
The academy emphasizes high expectations for both academic and social development, aiming to cultivate confident and resilient learners. Richmond Academy offers a curriculum designed to meet diverse learning needs, supported by dedicated staff who focus on differentiated learning and personal growth. The school has recently been recognized as a "Good" school by Ofsted, highlighting the positive impact of its teaching quality on student standards.
Richmond Academy also prioritizes community engagement, maintaining strong relationships with families and local organizations. The school actively involves parents in fundraising initiatives and promotes a sense of pride and responsibility among its students. With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (45.5%), Richmond Academy is dedicated to ensuring equitable access to quality education for all its students.
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Nearby alternatives
- Bare Trees Primary School (75.2)
- Buckstones Primary School (74.2)
- Corpus Christi RC Primary School (70.7)
- Greenhill Primary School (70.2)
- Roundthorn Community Primary School (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Oldham
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE HARMONY TRUST LTD
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 404
- Boys
- 217
- Girls
- 187
- FSM %
- 45.50
- Open date
- 2014-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-01-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Greater Manchester
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 404 | 217 | 187 | 420 | 45.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 424 | 227 | 197 | 420 | 44.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 418 | 204 | 214 | 490 | 42.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 418 | 204 | 214 | 490 | 42.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 439 | 215 | 224 | 490 | 38.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 477 | 234 | 243 | 490 | 25.80 |
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