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Richmond Hill School
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Richmond Hill School
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- Luton LU2 7JL
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Reading, speaking, and attention skills are a strong focus with phonics and expressive language modelled well.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum meets pupils’ needs well but aims to be better with a 'roots, shoots and leaves' approach.
Areas Needing Improvement: Activities for the most able pupils need to be more closely matched to their needs to make better progress.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff support pupils to stay focused and help them overcome difficulties.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave extremely well; however, some become restless if activities do not match their needs.
Support for SEND Pupils: All pupils have EHC plans and the school designs activities to meet these targets effectively.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff are vigilant, supervise well, and ensure clear routines to keep pupils safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are given high priority and staff fulfill their responsibilities well.
Parent Feedback: A small group of parents are dissatisfied but appreciate children’s progress in sharing, taking turns, and being more understood.
Parental Involvement: The headteacher is committed to working with parents to resolve concerns.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils participate in the school and ecology councils, and go on educational visits like Warwick Castle.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel galvanized and excited by new changes despite an increase in workload.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers’ detailed activity planning supports pupils to complete tasks and grasp new concepts.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Increased workload acknowledged, but expected to improve with familiarity.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: New assessment approaches are being considered to better measure pupils’ progress.
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About Us
Richmond Hill School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Bedfordshire, East of England.
It has 275 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 7 : 1.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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As the new Headteacher of Richmond Hill School, it is with great pleasure that I extend a warm welcome to you. Richmond Hill is a two-site, child-centered, outstanding main special school for children between the ages of 4 and 11 who have severe and complicated needs. Each student will have a plan for their education, health, and care (EHCP). The school expanded in September 2016 to incorporate a new purpose-built structure that is located two kilometres from the original site. Future expansion will result in a total of 240 spots. Years 1 through 3 are taught at the new location; years 4 through 6 are taught at the previous location. Everyone who visits can easily see how the competent and supporting staff creates a loving environment that allows students to reach their full potential and have a variety of enriching and enjoyable experiences. The students at Richmond Hill are given the chance to succeed to the best of their abilities because to the school's "can do" attitude and ongoing improvement drive. I am extremely pleased of the entire faculty at the school and how dedicated they are to assisting each student in making their own progress and acquiring the necessary life skills. The core of school life is the exceptional ethos and the motto "learning with respect and confidence." The purpose of the website is to provide you with a quick overview of Richmond Hill School. Please get in touch with us if you need any more details; we'll be pleased to assist you.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| Snobe grade |
C
|
A-
|
| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 5-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 7.2 | 7.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 96 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 56.72% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.03% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.9 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 92 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 90 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 55.58% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.88% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -8.0 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -7.6 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -8.6 | Well Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 93 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 54.31% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.63% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -4.4 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -3.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.7 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 92 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 52.13% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.44% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -10.1 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -9.4 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -9.4 | Well Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
7 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Richmond Hill School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1