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Richmond School & Sixth Form College

Darlington Road, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 7BQ

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected
Ofsted
46.7
Attainment 8
Secondary
Phase
11–18
Ages
1,289
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy converter
Type

About Richmond School & Sixth Form College

Richmond School & Sixth Form College is an academy converter in Richmond, North Yorkshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,289 pupils on roll. It is part of ARET� LEARNING TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 46.7 (2025/26). 17.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
North Yorkshire →
School Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Age Range
Ages 11–18
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
1,289 / 1,649 (78%)
Sixth Form
Has a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Admissions Policy
Non-selective

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

17.2%
Free school meals
3.5%
EAL
2.2%
SEN support
16.0%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

46.7
Attainment 8
202 pupils
44.6%
Grade 5+ English & Maths
67.8%
Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

B-
A-level average grade
54 students
16.7%
AAB+ (2 facilitating)
70%
To higher education
26%
To top-third universities
3%
To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

95%
Sustained destination
85%
Stayed in education
5%
Apprenticeship

Attendance

8.0%
Overall absence
21.0%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

74.36
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +2.7 vs 2023/24
17.8
Pupils per teacher
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24
21.28
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +3.2 vs 2023/24
£49,899
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 11% on leadership pay
↑ +£2,372 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
9.8
Leadership (FTE)
↑ +0.8 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,951
Spend per pupil
£7,181
Income per pupil
59%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Darlington Road, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 7BQ
Phone
01748850111
Headteacher
Jenna Potter

Teaching Jobs

Teaching Assistant
General Teaching Assistant
PermanentFull time£18,753 - £19,656 (FTE) · · Salary based on Grade C/D, Scale Point 03-06 £25,614-£26,847 FTE
Closes in 7 daysView & apply
Support Staff
Exam Invigilator
PermanentPart time£13.49 Hourly · · Salary shown is hourly rate based on full time equivalent of £26,016 Grade C/D Scale Point 04
Closes in 7 daysView & apply

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Richmond School & Sixth Form College?
Richmond School & Sixth Form College is an academy converter in Richmond, North Yorkshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Richmond School & Sixth Form College have?
Richmond School & Sixth Form College has 1,289 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Richmond School & Sixth Form College perform at GCSE?
Pupils at Richmond School & Sixth Form College achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 46.7 in 2025/26.
Is Richmond School & Sixth Form College part of an academy trust?
Yes — Richmond School & Sixth Form College is part of ARET� LEARNING TRUST.
Where is Richmond School & Sixth Form College?
Richmond School & Sixth Form College is located at Darlington Road, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 7BQ.

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