Riverbank Primary School
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 5-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Unit 2 Ripponden Mill Ripponden Halifax West Yorkshire HX6 4DH |
| Reference Number | 141608 |
Riverbank Primary School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating across most areas of assessment, with exemplary behaviour and attitudes from its pupils. The school offers a welcoming environment and has effectively tailored its education to meet the special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) of all its pupils, who benefit from individual education, health, and care plans. The staff's dedication to the pupils' personal development is notable, equipping them with necessary life skills and fostering a positive school culture.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 16 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 75%
Girls: 25% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 0% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 100% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 10 Dec 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 Dec 2024 | Standard inspection: |
| 24 Jan 2024 | Additional inspection |
| 13 Jun 2023 | Standard inspection: |
| 15 Jul 2019 | Additional inspection |
| 12 Mar 2019 | Standard inspection: |
| 01 Mar 2016 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Outstanding behaviour and attitudes of pupils.
- Strong partnerships with parents and carers.
- Effective support for pupils with SEMH needs.
- High expectations for pupil achievement.
- Comprehensive personal development programme.
- Emphasis on literacy and phonics with individual teaching.
- Positive school culture enabling pupils to thrive.
- Supportive outdoor spaces and sensory resources.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum coherence and ambition in some subjects is lacking.
- Inconsistent checking of pupils' understanding leading to misconceptions.
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