What did Ofsted judge Richmond Hill Academy's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Richmond Hill Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in March 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Richmond Hill Academy?

Richmond Hill Academy has 651 pupils on roll.

What are Richmond Hill Academy’s exam results?

In 2024-25, 32% of pupils at the end of primary school (key stage 2) reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.

What ages does Richmond Hill Academy take?

Richmond Hill Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is Richmond Hill Academy located?

Richmond Hill Academy is located in Leeds, LS9 8PN, Leeds.

How do I apply to Richmond Hill Academy?

Richmond Hill Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How close do you need to live to get into Richmond Hill Academy?

Distance did not decide places at Richmond Hill Academy for 2020-21 (Reception): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.

How are Reception places decided at Richmond Hill Academy?

When Richmond Hill Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children (evidence required); 2. Children with siblings who are on the roll at the Academy at the time when the child applying starts at the… — Children with siblings who are on the roll at the Academy at the time when the child applying starts at the academy - i.e. in September for Reception Intake children (conditions apply); 3. Children who, at the time of application, live in the Academy catchment area. — Children who, at the time of application, live in the Academy catchment area. (Conditions apply), and 1 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point.

What is the largest ethnic background at Richmond Hill Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 30.3% of pupils at Richmond Hill Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Richmond Hill Academy: Ofsted, Results & Catchment 2026

How close did you need to live?

Distance did not decide places here

Every applicant who applied on time was offered a place for 2020-21 (Reception), so there was no cut-off distance. This changes from year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.

Last distance offered at Richmond Hill Academy, year by year →

How places are decided at Richmond Hill Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children (evidence required).
2Children with siblings who are on the roll at the Academy at the time when the child applying starts at the… — Children with siblings who are on the roll at the Academy at the time when the child applying starts at the academy - i.e. in September for Reception Intake children (conditions apply).
3Children who, at the time of application, live in the Academy catchment area. — Children who, at the time of application, live in the Academy catchment area. (Conditions apply)
4Any other children.

Leeds City Council's published summary of this school's admission policy for 2027 to 2028 (from the council's school directory). Richmond Hill Academy is its own admission authority; the full determined policy is published by the school at https://www.richmondhill.leeds.sch.uk/parents-and-carers/admissions/. Places are offered in priority order.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Richmond Hill Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Richmond Hill Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Richmond Hill Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in March 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Richmond Hill Academy?: Richmond Hill Academy has 651 pupils on roll.
What are Richmond Hill Academy’s exam results?: In 2024-25, 32% of pupils at the end of primary school (key stage 2) reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.
What ages does Richmond Hill Academy take?: Richmond Hill Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Richmond Hill Academy located?: Richmond Hill Academy is located in Leeds, LS9 8PN, Leeds.
How do I apply to Richmond Hill Academy?: Richmond Hill Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How close do you need to live to get into Richmond Hill Academy?: Distance did not decide places at Richmond Hill Academy for 2020-21 (Reception): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.
How are Reception places decided at Richmond Hill Academy?: When Richmond Hill Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children (evidence required); 2. Children with siblings who are on the roll at the Academy at the time when the child applying starts at the… — Children with siblings who are on the roll at the Academy at the time when the child applying starts at the academy - i.e. in September for Reception Intake children (conditions apply); 3. Children who, at the time of application, live in the Academy catchment area. — Children who, at the time of application, live in the Academy catchment area. (Conditions apply), and 1 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Richmond Hill Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 30.3% of pupils at Richmond Hill Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How close did you need to live?

Distance did not decide places here

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How places are decided at Richmond Hill Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children (evidence required).
2Children with siblings who are on the roll at the Academy at the time when the child applying starts at the… — Children with siblings who are on the roll at the Academy at the time when the child applying starts at the academy - i.e. in September for Reception Intake children (conditions apply).
3Children who, at the time of application, live in the Academy catchment area. — Children who, at the time of application, live in the Academy catchment area. (Conditions apply)
4Any other children.

Richmond Hill Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Richmond Hill Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Richmond Hill Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in March 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Richmond Hill Academy?: Richmond Hill Academy has 651 pupils on roll.
What are Richmond Hill Academy’s exam results?: In 2024-25, 32% of pupils at the end of primary school (key stage 2) reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.
What ages does Richmond Hill Academy take?: Richmond Hill Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Richmond Hill Academy located?: Richmond Hill Academy is located in Leeds, LS9 8PN, Leeds.
How do I apply to Richmond Hill Academy?: Richmond Hill Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How close do you need to live to get into Richmond Hill Academy?: Distance did not decide places at Richmond Hill Academy for 2020-21 (Reception): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.
How are Reception places decided at Richmond Hill Academy?: When Richmond Hill Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children (evidence required); 2. Children with siblings who are on the roll at the Academy at the time when the child applying starts at the… — Children with siblings who are on the roll at the Academy at the time when the child applying starts at the academy - i.e. in September for Reception Intake children (conditions apply); 3. Children who, at the time of application, live in the Academy catchment area. — Children who, at the time of application, live in the Academy catchment area. (Conditions apply), and 1 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Richmond Hill Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 30.3% of pupils at Richmond Hill Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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