Set in the Herefordshire countryside, St. Richard's is of a size that combines a comfortable, busy and homely atmosphere with academic and spiritual excellence. The traditional character is based on the concept of an extended family.
Pupils are led gradually to assume responsibility and discover the happiness of self-discipline, loyalty and the ability to share their life with others. All activities that lead to development - intellectual, physical, social, emotional and aesthetic - are encouraged. No particular stress is placed on any single activity to the exclusion of everything else. Effort and progress receive more praise than easy achievement.
Although every effort is made to find the most appropriate team game for each child, a flexible approach to physical recreation is adopted, acknowledging there will always be some for whom individual sports offer a more suitable challenge.
The school stands in 35 acres with some woodland and a lake in an attractive and healthy setting; these are employed to the full with plenty of freedom within a safe perimeter. Particular opportunity exists for fishing and equestrian sports.
The pupil-teacher ratio ensures small classes and each child receiving individual attention and encouragement to achieve his/her fullest potential. Music has a high priority, and a wide variety of clubs and societies exist to help St. Richard's children make constructive use of their leisure time. Boys and girls of non-Catholic denominations are welcomed and readily absorbed into the society of St. Richard's adding greatly to the spiritual life of the school. A daily morning minibus collects children from Hereford.
