Main Road, Smalley, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 6EF
10 simple reasons to choose Richardson Endowed Primary School
State primary school (Academy Converter).
For pupils aged 5 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Christian faith school.
Non-selective intake.
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 3 best independent or state primaries within a 3 mile radius. One of the 20 most oversubscribed state primaries for first preference admissions in the Derbyshire LEA.
On average, 29.8 pupils per class and 25.6 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 are extra help sessions for some subjects.
School offers over 10 different sports. 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.
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); Ockbrook School, Primary (7.2 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
Ockbrook School (7.2 miles).
State Senior Schools
West Park School (6 miles); The Ecclesbourne School (6.3 miles); Landau Forte College (6.5 miles).