RICHMOND SCHOOL in North Yorkshire, Richmond

Education Centre Information: Richmond School:

Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Open
Local Authority: North Yorkshire
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Town and Fringe - less sparse
Special Classes: Has Special Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 1654
Number of boys: 840
Number of girls: 814
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 11-18
Gender: Mixed
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Special Educational Needs:

SEN Priority 1:SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty

Background:

Richmond is a split-site school in a 'fine setting', with Year 7 on a separate campus. It has experienced six years of 'continuous growth' and is over-subscribed, with 280 applications for 238 places. There is a 76% staying-on rate. The school offers French for all in Year 7, in addition to a choice of German and Latin in Year 8. Facilities include a new floodlit synthetic-turf pitch and hard-play area. A new study centre and careers library opened in October 1997, and a major sports hall development for community use is planned. There is 'rapid expansion' in information technology, with one computer for every 10 pupils. Richmond is one of six schools which have been invited to take part in a 100-school European Schools' Self-evaluation Project. It offers a 'wide range' of extra-curricular activities, and is proud of its 'national award-winning' wind band and wind ensemble. There is also a 'thriving' community education programme.