Richmond Primary School

URN: 145013 • Sheerness ME12 2ET

Overview

Name
Richmond Primary School
URN
145013
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Trust
THE STOUR ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
46.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Lesley Conway (since 2025)
Telephone
01795662891
Website
Visit
Address
Unity Street, Sheerness ME12 2ET

Summary

Richmond Primary School, located in Sheerness on the Isle of Sheppey, is a mixed academy with a current enrolment of 308 pupils, accommodating up to 420. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive environment underpinned by its core values of Happiness, Engagement, Ambition, Respect, and Togetherness, collectively referred to as HEART. This ethos aims to create a nurturing atmosphere where children feel valued and motivated to reach their full potential.

The curriculum at Richmond is designed to engage students actively, promoting curiosity and creativity through hands-on experiences. Phonics is taught systematically from Reception using the Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised programme, ensuring that children develop essential reading and spelling skills that are applied across various subjects.

Richmond Primary School also offers valuable resources for new parents, including information on school meals, uniform, and daily timings. The school encourages community involvement and keeps parents informed through regular updates and highlights of school activities, fostering a strong connection between home and school.

Key details

LA
Kent
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
Sixth form
Not applicable
Trust
THE STOUR ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
420
Pupils
308
Boys
148
Girls
160
FSM %
72.70
Open date
2017-01-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-11-09
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Kent

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 308 148 160 420 72.70
2024-09-11 310 151 159 420 70.70
2023-09-11 339 171 168 420 58.50
2022-09-11 339 171 168 420 58.50
2021-09-11 342 175 167 420 56.00
2020-09-11 362 175 187 420 37.00

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