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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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