ST RICHARD'S RC PRIMARY SCHOOL in East Yorkshire, Hull

Education Centre Information: St Richard's RC Primary School:

Establishment Type:Voluntary Aided School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Kingston upon Hull City of
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Diocese: Diocese of Middlesborough
Nursery Provider: Has Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 391
Number of boys: 211
Number of girls: 180
Age Range: 3-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

St Richard's opened in 1963 as a secondary modern and became a junior high in 1968, finally taking its present form as a primary when Hull schools were re-organisated in 1988. The school is housed in a two-storey building and offers 'extensive' playing fields which have helped it develop a 'strong tradition of sporting excellence'. Rugby, athletics, cross country and netball are taught after school, supported by links with local sporting clubs. The extra-curricular programme also caters for music, which the school describes as a 'growing tradition of excellence' and includes recorders and a choir. The school's facilities are used for adult education courses and other local groups. Its role within the community is further strengthened by its 'very active' parents staff and friends' association. St Richard's supports the church, local and national charities such as Missionary Children, Diocesan Child Rescue Society and the Poppy Appeal, and sponsors a child in Romania.