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Where is The Richmond Primary Academy located?

The Richmond Primary Academy is located in Skegness, Lincolnshire, East Midlands, PE25 3SH.

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The Richmond Primary Academy serves students aged 4 to 11.

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About The Richmond Primary Academy

The Richmond Primary Academy is a primary academy in Skegness, East Midlands. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.

The school has 197 pupils on roll, 38% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 5.7%.

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OfstedRequires Improvement · 2021Attendance94.3%

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What kind of school is The Richmond Primary Academy?

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Ages: 4–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 197 pupils
SEN support: 16% of pupils

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Attendance at The Richmond Primary Academy

The Richmond Primary Academy has an overall absence rate of 5.7%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Demographics at The Richmond Primary Academy

The Richmond Primary Academy has 197 pupils on roll.

38% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

16% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

The Richmond Primary Academy Ofsted Rating: Requires Improvement

The Richmond Primary Academy was rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted following an inspection in September 2021 (4 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, The Richmond Primary Academy is overdue for reinspection.

A "Requires Improvement" rating means Ofsted identified areas where the school needs to improve. The school will typically be reinspected within around two years.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While The Richmond Primary Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

Ofsted data is shown for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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