Richmond Methodist Primary School
Darlington Road, Richmond, DL10 7BHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Richmond Methodist Primary School is a primary school in Richmond for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 376 schools in North Yorkshire. It ranks 8th of 9 primary schools in Richmond. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 December 2022, report published 2 February 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 December 2022
Pupils are proud to attend Richmond Methodist Primary School. This is an inclusive and caring school. Pupils are eager to share how everyone is equal and valued here. The school's Methodist ethos of 'doing all the good we can' permeates through from leaders and governors to pupils in classes. Most parents are highly positive about the school. They, too, recognise how the school prioritises every child. Leaders have high expectations for pupils. The curriculum is broad. It is not limited to classroom learning. Leaders have developed pupils' experiences beyond the classroom through a range of extra-curricular opportunities. Pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), enjoy using the on-site forest school. Relationships between staff and pupils are warm and respectful. Leaders have made relationships across the school community an important focus of their work. Pupils feel safe. Pupils are confident in the support their teachers can give them. Bullying is rare. Pupils are clear if it does happen, it is dealt with quickly. Records show this is what happens. Teachers use the behaviour policy to make sure pupils can get on with their learning. Pupils have positive attitudes to school.
What the school should improve
- In some wider curriculum subjects, pupils' subject knowledge in lessons is not sufficiently deep enough. As a result, pupils are not able to make effective links between the knowledge they have. Leaders should ensure that subject leaders and teachers are supported through quality training so that they can further develop and deepen the curriculum where needed.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
48 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
259 pupils on roll, with places for 323
Schools near Richmond Methodist Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Trinity Academy Richmond | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 84% met the expected standard |
| Wavell Community Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 41% met the expected standard |
| Hipswell Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 48% met the expected standard |
| Colburn Community Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 36% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Methodist
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Robert Campbell
- Phone
- 01748822794
- Address
- Darlington Road, Richmond, DL10 7BH
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- URN
- 121544
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.