Riverhead Infants' School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 5-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Worships Hill Riverhead Kent TN13 2AS |
| Reference Number | 118453 |
Riverhead Infants’ School has been rated as Good overall during its first routine inspection since the COVID-19 pandemic. Pupils enjoy attending school, demonstrating high levels of confidence and respect for one another. Leaders maintain high expectations, and the curriculum promotes effective learning experiences, particularly in reading and mathematics. Even though some subjects are well-designed, areas requiring improvement have been identified, especially regarding how the curriculum is sequenced and delivered in certain subjects. Overall, the school is thriving in fostering a positive learning environment, but timely refinements are necessary to enhance student achievement further.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 263 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.05%
Girls: 50.95% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 44 | 46 | 90 |
| 2 | 45 | 45 | 90 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 70.3% |
| White, Other | 11% |
| Mixed, Other | 7.2% |
| White & Asian | 4.9% |
| Indian | 3% |
| Asian, Other | 1.1% |
| Unclassified | 0.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| African | 0.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 Mar 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Mar 2023 | School inspection: |
| 21 Jan 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 31 Jan 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 22 May 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are very happy and enjoy coming to school.
- Leaders have high expectations for all pupils.
- The curriculum is ambitious and well-designed in many subjects.
- Pupils achieve very well in reading and mathematics.
- Bullying is extremely rare and dealt with effectively.
- Pupils take on responsibilities through roles like the school council.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects have a less well-designed curriculum.
- Inconsistencies in the delivery of the phonics curriculum affect progress.
- Leaders need to ensure all staff are clear on delivering phonics effectively.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 55 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 46 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Amherst School
Witches Lane, Riverhead, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 2AX |
0.26 miles |
|
The Granville School
2 Bradbourne Park Road, Sevenoaks, TN13 3LJ |
0.68 miles |
|
Dunton Green Primary School
London Road, Dunton Green, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 2UP |
0.83 miles |
|
Sevenoaks Primary School
Bradbourne Park Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 3LB |
0.85 miles |
|
Chevening, St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Chevening Road, Chipstead, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 2SA |
0.99 miles |
|
St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Sevenoaks
South Park, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 1EH |
1.22 miles |
|
Lady Boswell's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Sevenoaks
Plymouth Drive, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 3RW |
1.31 miles |
|
St John's Church of England Primary School, Sevenoaks
Bayham Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 3XD |
1.39 miles |
|
Solefield School
Solefields Road, Sevenoaks, TN13 1PH |
1.83 miles |
|
Sundridge and Brasted Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Church Road, Sundridge, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN14 6EA |
1.88 miles |
|
Otford Primary School
High Street, Otford, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN14 5PG |
2.19 miles |
|
Seal Church of England Primary School
Zambra Way, Seal, Seal Primary School, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 0DJ |
2.21 miles |
|
Russell House School
Station Road, Sevenoaks, TN14 5QU |
2.35 miles |
|
St Michael's Prep School
St Michael's Preparatory School, Otford, TN14 5RY |
2.9 miles |
|
Ide Hill Church of England Primary School
Sundridge Road, Ide Hill, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN14 6JT |
3.07 miles |
|
Kemsing Primary School
West End, Kemsing, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 6PU |
3.13 miles |
|
Weald Community Primary School
Long Barn Road, Weald, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN14 6PY |
3.29 miles |
|
St Katharine's Knockholt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Main Road, Knockholt, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN14 7LS |
3.31 miles |
|
Halstead Community Primary School
Otford Lane, Halstead, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN14 7EA |
3.45 miles |
|
Shoreham Village School
Church Street, Shoreham, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN14 7SN |
3.49 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Knole Academy
Knole Academy, Bradbourne Vale Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 3LE |
0.72 miles |
|
Walthamstow Hall
Holly Bush Lane, Sevenoaks, TN13 3UL |
1.31 miles |
|
The New Beacon School
Brittains Lane, Sevenoaks, TN13 2PB |
1.49 miles |
|
Sevenoaks School
High Street, Sevenoaks, TN13 1HU |
1.67 miles |
|
Trinity School
Seal Hollow Rd, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 3SL |
1.75 miles |
|
Radnor House Sevenoaks
|
1.98 miles |
|
West Heath School
West Heath School, Ashgrove Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 1SR |
2.12 miles |
|
Sevenoaks Preparatory School
Fawke Cottage, Sevenoaks, TN15 0JU |
2.73 miles |
|
Valence School
Westerham Road, Westerham, Kent, TN16 1QN |
3.47 miles |