Kew Riverside Primary School

Kew Riverside Primary School is a small, well below average-sized primary with a high proportion of disadvantaged pupils and pupils with EHC plans, and a pupil population that has been less stable than average. Inspectors found safeguarding standards met and a highly inclusive, warm and family-like school. Early years provision is a particular strength: children are happy, confident and well prepared for Year 1. Inclusion is strong, with robust identification of needs and effective support for pupils with SEND, disadvantaged pupils and vulnerable pupils. Personal development and wellbeing are also strong, with a well-planned programme, high enrichment uptake and effective pastoral care. Pupils behave very well and bullying is rare. Achievement, curriculum and teaching, and leadership and governance are all at expected standard. Pupils typically achieve above national averages over time in combined reading, writing and mathematics, and disadvantaged pupils do well compared with their national peers. The curriculum is broad and ambitious, and teaching is generally effective, though a very small minority of pupils are sometimes unclear about what they are being taught, and leaders should continue to embed agreed teaching approaches consistently. The main concern is attendance. Overall attendance is below the national average, and persistent absence remains high, especially among disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND. Leaders are taking appropriate action and there are some positive signs, but the impact is variable and more work is needed. The school is well led and governed, with a clear awareness of strengths and priorities.

Strengths

• Highly inclusive school with robust identification of pupils’ needs and prompt support.
• Strong early years provision with an ambitious curriculum and effective teaching of basic skills.
• Strong personal development programme that nurtures character and broadens pupils’ horizons.
• Pupils’ behaviour is a real strength; they are polite, courteous and supportive of each other.
• Effective pastoral support and strong relationships with parents and carers.
• Broad and ambitious curriculum with clear organisation and secure subject knowledge.
• Disadvantaged pupils benefit from thoughtful additional funding and high enrichment uptake.
• Strong leadership and governance with clear oversight and good staff support.
• Safeguarding standards are met through an open and positive culture.
• Pupils achieve above national averages over time in combined reading, writing and mathematics.
• Children in Reception make strong progress and are very well prepared for Year 1.
• Pupils with SEND are fully included and well supported in lessons.

Areas for Improvement

• Attendance is below the national average, with a small minority of pupils not attending regularly enough.
• Persistent absence remains high, particularly among disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND.
• Teaching approaches are not always consistently embedded, leaving a very small minority of pupils unclear about what they are being taught.

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What is Kew Riverside Primary School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Kew Riverside Primary School is Needs attention, from an inspection in September 2026.

When was Kew Riverside Primary School last inspected by Ofsted?

Kew Riverside Primary School was last inspected in September 2026.

How many pupils does Kew Riverside Primary School have?

Kew Riverside Primary School has 84 pupils on roll.

What age range does Kew Riverside Primary School cover?

Kew Riverside Primary School for pupils aged 4 to 11.

What are Kew Riverside Primary School's SATs (KS2) results?

In 2025, 73% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Where is Kew Riverside Primary School?

Kew Riverside Primary School is at 37 Courtlands Avenue, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 4ES.