St Richard's Catholic Primary School
URN: 141497 • Dover CT16 1EZ
Overview
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Colin Taylor (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01304201118
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Castle Avenue, Dover CT16 1EZ
Summary
St Richard's Catholic Primary School is a mixed academy converter located in Dover, Kent, with a current enrolment of 192 pupils and a capacity of 210. The school emphasizes a strong sense of community, welcoming families from various backgrounds, although it is rooted in Catholic values. The ethos of the school is built on principles such as love, kindness, honesty, forgiveness, respect, and hope, fostering a nurturing environment for all students.
The school offers a one-form entry structure and features spacious grounds that include a field, playground, and outdoor classroom, promoting an active and engaging learning experience. St Richard's is committed to developing each child's talents to the fullest, as highlighted by the positive feedback from the Catholic School's Inspectorate regarding the pastoral care and community relationships.
Parents appreciate the school's family-oriented atmosphere and the focus on creating a supportive environment for their children. With a significant percentage of students eligible for free school meals (35.4%), St Richard's aims to provide equitable access to education and support for all its pupils.
The school offers a one-form entry structure and features spacious grounds that include a field, playground, and outdoor classroom, promoting an active and engaging learning experience. St Richard's is committed to developing each child's talents to the fullest, as highlighted by the positive feedback from the Catholic School's Inspectorate regarding the pastoral care and community relationships.
Parents appreciate the school's family-oriented atmosphere and the focus on creating a supportive environment for their children. With a significant percentage of students eligible for free school meals (35.4%), St Richard's aims to provide equitable access to education and support for all its pupils.
Useful links
- Local Governance Committee (governance)
- Home Learning for SEN Pupils (sen)
- KCC SEND Strategy (sen)
- Late/Absence Procedures (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Sensory Activities (sen)
- Celebrations and Events (calendar)
- News (calendar)
- Newsletter Term 6 July 2025 (download)
- Newsletter Term 5 May 2025 (download)
Key details
- LA
- Kent
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- KENT CATHOLIC SCHOOLS' PARTNERSHIP
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 192
- Boys
- 83
- Girls
- 109
- FSM %
- 35.40
- Open date
- 2014-10-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025-07-14 | 192 | 83 | 109 | 210 | 35.40 |
2024-09-11 | 187 | 81 | 106 | 210 | 35.30 |
2023-09-11 | 192 | 82 | 110 | 210 | 30.20 |
2022-09-11 | 192 | 82 | 110 | 210 | 30.20 |
2021-09-11 | 203 | 87 | 116 | 210 | 26.60 |
2020-09-11 | 204 | 82 | 122 | 210 | 17.20 |
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