SchoolScoresRichard Hill CofE Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
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12 Anstey Lane, Thurcaston, Leicester, LE7 7JA
0116 234 0212 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 20 May 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
25 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Leicester comparisons use the 89 of its 153 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 64 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Leicester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 53rd highest of 89 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicester. Higher than 31% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 55th highest of 89 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicester. Higher than 29% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 46th highest of 89 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicester. Higher than 37% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 11 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 9th highest of 57 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicester. Higher than 89% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 53% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 22 parents who had raised a concern Joint 47th highest of 79 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicester. Higher than 32% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 77% | 78% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 59th highest of 89 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicester. Higher than 28% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 26%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Leicester figures pool parents at the Leicester schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
16 pupils in this year group.
56% — 7 points below the Leicestershire average, and 6 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Leicestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 56% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 6% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 75% | 78% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 81% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 69% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Leicestershire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 15 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 11 |
| Of those, offered a place | 11 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 68 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 0.7
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Leicestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 101st highest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 31% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.6% | 16.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 85th highest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 29% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.1% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 102nd highest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 30% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.5% | 13.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 112th highest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 46% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.3% | 11.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 68th lowest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Lower than 58% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.7% | 4.6%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 112th lowest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Lower than 27% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 16.1% | 9.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 116th highest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 39% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.7 | 21.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 33rd highest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 80% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.7 | 11.2 | 10.6 |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26.
Nearby primary schools
- Glebelands Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hallam Fields, Birstall 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 85% met expected standard (KS2)
- Beaumont Lodge Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Woolden Hill Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Heatherbrook Primary Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Highcliffe Primary School and Community Centre 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rothley CofE Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Swithland St Leonard's CofE Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 100% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mowmacre Hill Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Latimer Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Richard Hill CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 20 May 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Richard Hill CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 6 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Richard Hill CofE Primary School?
84% of the 25 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Richard Hill CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Richard Hill CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 11 families put Richard Hill CofE Primary School as their first choice for 15 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 11 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 145972.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.