Rivers Primary Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Livingstone Road Blakenall Walsall West Midlands WS3 1LY |
| Phone | 01922710164 |
| Reference Number | 140196 |
Rivers Primary Academy demonstrates strong leadership and has created an inclusive and supportive environment for its pupils. The school meets safeguarding standards and has implemented effective attendance strategies, which have contributed to improved attendance rates that are gradually aligning with national averages. The curriculum is broad and well-planned, with a focus on building foundational skills in reading and mathematics, and pupils are generally well-prepared for their next stages of education. However, there are ongoing challenges in maintaining high writing standards, and the school leadership is committed to addressing these issues to ensure all pupils make the expected progress.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 465 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.02%
Girls: 53.98% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 47.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 24.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 33 | 60 |
| 2 | 28 | 32 | 60 |
| 3 | 20 | 39 | 59 |
| 4 | 29 | 30 | 59 |
| 5 | 28 | 31 | 59 |
| 6 | 27 | 32 | 59 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 48.2% |
| African | 8% |
| White, Other | 4.3% |
| Pakistani | 4.3% |
| Asian, Other | 4.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.2% |
| Indian | 3.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.8% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| Caribbean | 1.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Needs attention |
| > Leadership & Governance | Expected standard |
| > Personal Development & Wellbeing | Expected standard |
| > Achievement | Needs attention |
| > Attendance & Behaviour | Expected standard |
| > Curriculum & Teaching | Expected standard |
| > Inclusion | Expected standard |
| > Early Years | Expected standard |
| Last Report Date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 17 Mar 2026 | School inspection |
| 08 Feb 2022 | School inspection |
| 03 Dec 2019 | School inspection |
| 18 Jun 2015 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong leadership with a clear vision for school improvement.
- Effective safeguarding measures that ensure pupil safety.
- Inclusive culture where every pupil is valued.
- Broad and well-planned curriculum that engages pupils.
- Strong focus on improving attendance and behaviour.
- Regular training and support for teachers to enhance subject knowledge.
Areas for Improvement
- Writing standards are currently not as high as they should be.
- Some pupils struggle with spelling, punctuation, grammar, and handwriting.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 54% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 7% |
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 | 104 | ||
| Maths | 101 |
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 | 3.4 | ||
| Writing | 3.2 | ||
| Maths | 3 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 18 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 20 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Sunshine Academy
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Field Road Academy
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Millfields Nursery School
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