Riverside Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Belmont Avenue Hereford Herefordshire HR2 7JF |
| Phone | 01432274653 |
| Reference Number | 128077 |
Riverside Primary School is performing exceptionally well, achieving outstanding ratings in all inspected areas, including education quality, behaviour, personal development, leadership, and early years provision. The school is praised for its inclusive culture, where every pupil feels welcomed and valued. Staff are deeply committed to helping students reach high standards, fostering a strong sense of accountability and community involvement among pupils. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed, promoting meaningful learning experiences that effectively prepare students for their next educational steps.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 631 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.87%
Girls: 49.13% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 36.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 23.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40 | 43 | 83 |
| 2 | 43 | 47 | 90 |
| 3 | 42 | 42 | 84 |
| 4 | 41 | 46 | 87 |
| 5 | 44 | 38 | 82 |
| 6 | 43 | 38 | 81 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 73.2% |
| White, Other | 15.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.4% |
| Unclassified | 1.3% |
| African | 0.8% |
| Asian, Other | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| White & Asian | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 23 Apr 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 Apr 2024 | School inspection: |
| 06 Dec 2018 | Short inspection |
| 08 Jul 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Mar 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Feb 2010 | Monitoring visit |
| 20 Feb 2008 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Excellent relationships and a caring environment foster hard work and high-quality work from pupils.
- Pupils demonstrate exemplary behaviour and a strong commitment to their learning.
- Strong support for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND ensures they achieve well.
- Engaging and enjoyable lessons provided by skilled teachers enhance learning.
- Extensive opportunities for personal development and leadership roles for pupils.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school | 17 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 32 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 20 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 32 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 12 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 32 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 17 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 32 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 12 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 32 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 11 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 32 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 15 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 32 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 8 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 32 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 16 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 32 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 32 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 8 | 15 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 32 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 24 | 8 |
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 58% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 13% |
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 | 103 | ||
| 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 | -2.1 | ||
| Writing | 0.4 | ||
| Maths | 0.4 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 34 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 21 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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