Main Road, Smalley, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 6EF
10 simple reasons to choose Richardson Endowed Primary School
State primary school (academy converter) in Smalley, Ilkeston.
For pupils aged 5 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 60% boys).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Richardson Endowed Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 67.
One of the best state primary schools in Ilkeston and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 3 miles. One of the 20 most oversubscribed state primaries for first preference admissions in the Derbyshire LEA.
On average, 28.7 pupils per class and 24.6 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 30% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects, emphasising Christian social morality.
Lessons incorporate a programme of trips and school visitors.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There may be an occasional extra-curricular academic or hobby club.
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
School has Academy status, with more freedom over its curriculum and teaching methods than other state schools. As a member of Embark Multi-Academy Trust, a Multi Academy Trust of 6 schools, it also has access to more specialist teachers and resources than most state schools. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2012.
Find another school near Richardson Endowed Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
Old Vicarage School, Derby (6.2 miles); Emmanuel School, Derby (7.1 miles).
State Primary Schools
Morley Primary School (2.1 miles); Stanley Common Church of England Primary School (2.1 miles); Mundy Church of England Junior School (2.7 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Derby High School (9.1 miles); Derby Grammar School (10 miles).
State Senior Schools
West Park School (6 miles); The Ecclesbourne School (6.3 miles); Landau Forte College (6.5 miles).