Riverside Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Minton Lane North Shields Tyne and Wear NE29 6DQ |
| Phone | 01912963586 |
| Reference Number | 108575 |
Riverside Primary School is currently rated as requiring improvement in overall effectiveness and in the quality of education provided. While pupils report feeling safe and happy, and demonstrate good behaviour and positive relationships with staff, there are significant concerns regarding the coherence of the curriculum. Some areas of learning lack the necessary structure for students to build robust knowledge over time. Despite recent improvements in teaching methods and curriculum delivery, particularly in early years and reading, challenges remain, especially in mathematics outcomes and attendance rates for some pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 156 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50%
Girls: 50% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 77.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 19.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 20 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 19 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 12 | 21 |
| 2 | 13 | 10 | 23 |
| 3 | 8 | 13 | 21 |
| 4 | 9 | 10 | 19 |
| 5 | 9 | 6 | 15 |
| 6 | 11 | 10 | 21 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92.9% |
| African | 1.9% |
| White, Other | 1.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.3% |
| Indian | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Irish | 0.6% |
| Asian, Other | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 02 Jul 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 02 Jul 2024 | School inspection: |
| 08 May 2019 | Short inspection |
| 29 Apr 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Jul 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 12 Sep 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Nov 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils have warm and positive relationships with staff.
- Behaviour and attitudes of pupils are good.
- School provides effective support for pupils with SEND.
- Improvements in writing instruction are noticeable.
- Pupils benefit from a clear approach to reading.
- Strong focus on personal development and broader educational experiences.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum lacks coherent sequencing in some subjects.
- Mathematics outcomes for older pupils remain historically low.
- Some pupils have attendance levels that hinder their achievement.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 59% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 14% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 106 | ||
| Maths | 103 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.4 | ||
| Writing | -0.8 | ||
| Maths | -3.8 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 8 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 2 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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