The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (107% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 333
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 32.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Head
- Mrs Kate Docherty (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Rivacre Brow, Overpool, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH66 1LE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRossmore School
Primary · 1.0km away
The Acorns Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.2km away
Pooltown Community Junior School
Primary · 1.4km away
Parklands Community Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.5km away
Sutton Green Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Westminster Community Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Brookside Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Childer Thornton Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Rivacre Valley Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Rivacre Valley Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Rivacre Valley Primary School?
Rivacre Valley Primary School currently has 333 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rivacre Valley Primary School take?
Rivacre Valley Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Rivacre Valley Primary School?
Rivacre Valley Primary School is in Ellesmere Port, CH66 1LE, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rivacre Valley Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Rivacre Valley Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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