Richmond Hill Primary Academy

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Melton Road, Sprotbrough, Doncaster, DN5 7SBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Richmond Hill Primary Academy is a primary school in Doncaster for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 136 schools in Doncaster. It ranks 23rd of 95 primary schools in Doncaster. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2012.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 25 September 2012, report published 30 October 2012

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 23 June 2026

Pupils are happy at school. The welcome they receive from staff at the start of each day sets a positive tone. Pupils feel safe and know there is always an adult they can talk to if they are worried. Pupils demonstrate mature, positive conduct. This is evident in their behaviour in lessons where pupils settle quickly to their learning and follow well-established routines. They work together productively and maturely discuss their thinking. Pupils move sensibly between activities, indoors and outside. They are kind, well-mannered and respectful to one another and to staff. This makes for a positive and productive atmosphere throughout the school. Pupils are clear that bullying is not tolerated. It is something that is not common and staff deal with it well if it does occur. Pupils trust the adults who look after them. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, learn and play in a school that has been thoughtfully designed around their needs. Those who need a quieter space, or a short break, can make appropriate use of the calm areas the school has created. Pupils who need extra help with their learning or behaviour receive it. This reduces the barriers to learning that they face. These pupils grow in confidence and spend more time learning alongside their friends. Pupils take pride in the responsibilities they hold and enjoy contributing to school life. They learn to respect difference and understand that everyone is equal. The school provides opportunities that broaden pupils' experiences and develop their talents and interests. Pupils make progress in their learning. They read well and at a level appropriate for their age. They understand the importance of coming to school, attend regularly and are punctual. Pupils enjoy their lessons and are well prepared for the next stage of their education.

What the school should improve

  • Leaders should ensure that teachers make consistently effective choices about what to teach and how, across the curriculum, including in the early years, so that pupils achieve even more highly.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

58 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths74%

74%, 12 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths7%

7%, 1 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score107

107, 1 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Pupil numbers and mix

414 pupils on roll, with places for 420

Eligible for free school meals9.9%

9.9%, 16.6 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language5.1%

5.1%, 16.5 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support12.8%

12.8%, 2 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.7%

1.7%, 4.3 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Richmond Hill Primary Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Hexthorpe Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good21% met the expected standard
Balby Central Primary Academy1 mileOfsted: Good57% met the expected standard
Scawsby Saltersgate Infant School1 mileOfsted: GoodNot published
Scawsby Junior Academy1 mileOfsted judgements: Good61% met the expected standard
St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good69% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
THE ROSE LEARNING TRUST
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Kelly Cousins
Address
Melton Road, Sprotbrough, Doncaster, DN5 7SB
Local authority
Doncaster
URN
140585

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.