Riverside Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | St Edmunds Way Rainham Gillingham Kent ME8 8ET |
| Phone | 01634338700 |
| Reference Number | 144135 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 442 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.98%
Girls: 45.02% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 30.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 17% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34 | 26 | 60 |
| 2 | 37 | 23 | 60 |
| 3 | 33 | 27 | 60 |
| 4 | 29 | 32 | 61 |
| 5 | 30 | 29 | 59 |
| 6 | 14 | 18 | 32 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 71.9% |
| White, Other | 8.8% |
| African | 7.2% |
| Indian | 3.4% |
| Unclassified | 1.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| White & Asian | 0.7% |
| Caribbean | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2019-12-12 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-11-12 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2017-04-06 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Riverside Primary School | ||
| 2012-11-28 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-05-11 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2010-03-10 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-03-20 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-12-05 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-11-28 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-05-11 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2010-03-10 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-03-20 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-12-05 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
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 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 104 | Unlock | Unlock |
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 | 0.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 0.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 1.7 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage 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.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
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.
Sample
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St Margaret's Church of England Junior School
Orchard Street, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9AE |
0.68 miles |
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St Margaret's Infant School
St Margaret's Infant School, Orchard Street, Orchard Street, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9AE |
0.68 miles |
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Miers Court Primary School
Silverspot Close, Rainham, Kent, ME8 8JR |
0.8 miles |
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Thames View Primary School
Bloors Lane, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 7DX |
0.94 miles |
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Parkwood Primary School
Deanwood Drive, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9LP |
1.46 miles |
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Bryony School
157 Marshall Road, Rainham, Marshall Road, Rainham, ME8 0AJ |
1.5 miles |
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Holywell Primary School
Forge Lane, Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 7AE |
1.52 miles |
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Hartlip Endowed Church of England Primary School
The Street, Hartlip, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 7TL |
1.54 miles |
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St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School
Romany Road, Rainham, Romany Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 6JH |
1.61 miles |
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Twydall Primary School and Nursery
Twydall Lane, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 6JS |
1.61 miles |
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Fairview Community Primary School
Drewery Drive, Wigmore, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 0NU |
1.82 miles |
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St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Deanwood Drive, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9NP |
1.96 miles |
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Deanwood Primary School
Deanwood Primary School, Long Catlis Road, Parkwood, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9TX |
1.97 miles |
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Featherby Junior School
Chilham Road, Featherby Junior School, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 6BT |
2.01 miles |
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Featherby Infant and Nursery School
Allington Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 6PD |
2.04 miles |
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Danecourt School
Hotel Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 6AA |
2.13 miles |
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Lower Halstow Primary School
School Lane, Lower Halstow, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 7ES |
2.22 miles |
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Newington Church of England Primary School
School Lane, Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 7LB |
2.25 miles |
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Hempstead Infant School
Hempstead Road, Hempstead, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 3QG |
2.38 miles |
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Hempstead Junior School
Birch Grove, Hempstead, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 3HJ |
2.39 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Leigh Academy Rainham
Otterham Quay Lane, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 8GS |
0.32 miles |
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Rainham Mark Grammar School
Pump Lane, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 7AJ |
1.1 miles |
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The Howard School
Derwent Way, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 0BX |
1.16 miles |
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Rainham School for Girls
Derwent Way, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 0BX |
1.18 miles |
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The Robert Napier School
Third Avenue, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 2LX |
2.64 miles |
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Chatham Grammar
Rainham Road, Chatham, Kent, ME5 7EH |
3.1 miles |
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Rivermead School
Forge Lane, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1UG |
3.19 miles |
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Hospital and Medical Tuition Service
The School Room, Dolphin Ward, Gillingham, ME7 5NY |
3.43 miles |
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Brompton Academy
Marlborough Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 5HT |
3.62 miles |
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The Victory Academy
Magpie Hall Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 5JB |
3.75 miles |
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Waterfront UTC
South Side Three Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4FQ |
3.76 miles |
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MidKent College
Medway Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1FN |
3.86 miles |
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Bradfields Academy
Churchill Avenue, Chatham, Kent, ME5 0LB |
4.06 miles |
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INSPIRE Free Special School
Churchill Avenue, Silverbank, Chatham, Kent, ME5 0LB |
4.06 miles |
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Greenacre School
157 Walderslade Road, Walderslade, Chatham, Kent, ME5 0LP |
4.15 miles |
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Walderslade School
Bradfields Avenue, Walderslade, Chatham, Kent, ME5 0LE |
4.2 miles |
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Blue Skies School
126 Maidstone Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6DQ |
4.27 miles |
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Westlands School
Westlands Avenue, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1PF |
4.27 miles |
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Holcombe Grammar School
Holcombe, Maidstone Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6JB |
4.29 miles |
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St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School
City Way, Rochester, Kent, ME1 2FA |
4.47 miles |