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Richmond Hill School

Community school · Wigton · CA7 3BQ

Ages 2–11 · 205 pupils · Cumberland

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Ofsted

Needs attention

KS2 expected (RWM)

67%

Overall absence

6.1%

Admissions demand

1.00 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-02-10

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
  • InclusionNeeds attention
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceNeeds attention

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)67%
Higher standard (RWM)4%
Avg scaled score — reading
104.0
Avg scaled score — maths
106.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
109.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence6.1%
Persistent absence (10%+)14.9%
Unauthorised2.1%
Authorised absence
4.0%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.7%
Enrolments in measure
148

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.00 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

15

Places offered

15

1st-preference offers

15

Total preferences (any rank)
15
Preferred offers (top 3)
15
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill85%

205 pupils · 240 places

Pupils on roll
205
Boys / girls
112 / 93
School capacity
240
Capacity fill
205 / 240 (85%)
Free school meals
30.2%
FSM pupils
51
Gender
Mixed
School type
Community school

Age range

Ages 2–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Community school
Headteacher
Mrs Rachel Blair

Location

Address
Queen Street, Aspatria
Postcode
CA7 3BQ
Town
Wigton
County
Cumbria
Local authority
Cumberland
District
Cumberland
Constituency
Penrith and Solway
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed community school (primary), Ages 2–11, in Wigton, Cumberland, 205 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery. Free school meals: 30.2%.

Open schools in Wigton
21
Primary schools in Wigton
18
Academies among open schools in Wigton
5% (1)
Open schools in CA7
21
Primary in CA7
18
Open schools in Cumberland LA
181
Primary in Cumberland LA
146

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in WigtonNear CA7

  • St Matthew's CofE School

    Ofsted: Good

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Wigton · CA7 3NT · Cumberland

    Ages 4–11

    • KS275%
    • Absence3.8%
    • FSM5.9%
    • Demand1.00

    1.6 miles away

  • Blennerhasset School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Wigton · CA7 3RL · Cumberland

    Ages 3–11

    • KS231%
    • Absence4.6%
    • FSM3.3%
    • Demand1.00

    1.8 miles away

  • Plumbland CofE School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Voluntary controlled school · Primary

    Wigton · CA7 2DQ · Cumberland

    Ages 4–11

    • KS267%
    • Absence3.9%
    • FSM13.2%
    • Demand1.00

    1.9 miles away

  • Oughterside Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Foundation school · Primary

    Wigton · CA7 2PY · Cumberland

    Ages 2–11

    • KS256%
    • Absence4.7%
    • FSM31.7%
    • Demand1.00

    2.1 miles away

  • St Michael's CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Wigton · CA7 2HN · Cumberland

    Ages 3–11

    • KS256%
    • Absence5.6%
    • FSM30.2%
    • Demand1.00

    2.5 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Rachel Blair
Telephone
01697320650
Website
www.richmondhillprimary.co.uk

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