Richmond Methodist Primary School Catchment Area
Richmond Methodist Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Richmond, North Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 272 pupils, and a capacity of 323 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
2-11
Age range
272
Pupils
323
Capacity
84%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Richmond Methodist Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Richmond Methodist Primary School?
The catchment area for Richmond Methodist Primary School is the geographic zone North Yorkshire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. North Yorkshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Admission to Richmond Methodist Primary School is managed by North Yorkshire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by North Yorkshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find North Yorkshire catchment area documents →Richmond Methodist Primary School: 323 places, 84% filled: places available
Richmond Methodist Primary School has a published admission number of 323 places. 272 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 84%. At 84% full, the school currently has headroom below its 323 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 13.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Richmond.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
North Yorkshire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. North Yorkshire Council school admissions (official) →
Richmond Methodist Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Darlington Road, Richmond, DL10 7BH
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Religious character
- Methodist
- Free school meals
- 13.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 121544
Other Primary Schools in Richmond
If Richmond Methodist Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Richmond are the next closest alternatives.
Darell Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · TW9 4LH
Meadlands Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · TW10 7TS
The Russell Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · TW10 7AH
The Vineyard School Catchment Area
Community school · TW10 6NE
St Richard's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · TW10 7NL
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · TW10 5AA
Other Methodist Schools in North Yorkshire
Richmond Methodist Primary School shares its religious character with these Methodist schools across North Yorkshire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Richmond Methodist Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · Richmond · 0.1 miles away
Trinity Academy Richmond Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · Richmond · 0.4 miles away
Wavell Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Catterick Garrison · 2.0 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Richmond Methodist Primary School
What is the catchment area for Richmond Methodist Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Richmond Methodist Primary School is the geographic zone North Yorkshire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. North Yorkshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Richmond Methodist Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Richmond Methodist Primary School has a capacity of 323 places and currently has 272 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with North Yorkshire.
What is the admissions policy for Richmond Methodist Primary School? ▾
Richmond Methodist Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by North Yorkshire before each admissions cycle.
What age range does Richmond Methodist Primary School cover? ▾
Richmond Methodist Primary School is a primary school in Richmond, North Yorkshire, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Richmond Methodist Primary School? ▾
Richmond Methodist Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.