Richmond House School vs Shire Oak VC Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Richmond House School
Leeds · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
271 students
Shire Oak VC Primary School
Leeds · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
209 students
| Measure | Richmond House School Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber | Shire Oak VC Primary School Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 91 Top 5% |
| Region rank | – | #53 of 1,636 |
| National rank | – | #644 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 271 | 209 |
| Pupils on roll | 271 | 209 |
| Free school meals | – | 12.4% |
| Capacity filled | 90.3% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 93% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 20% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Leeds | Leeds |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.rhschool.org | www.shireoak.org |
The verdict
- •Richmond House School is the larger school with 271 students compared with 209.
- •Richmond House School is a independent school while Shire Oak VC Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Richmond House School better than Shire Oak VC Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Richmond House School and Shire Oak VC Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Leeds and Leeds in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Richmond House School: 271. Shire Oak VC Primary School: 209. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Richmond House School and Shire Oak VC Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Richmond House School is unranked and Shire Oak VC Primary School is 53rd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).