The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 48% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (122% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
48%
-14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
18% 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 77 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 511
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 43.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Salford
- Head
- Mrs Claire Batty
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
1 Wheaters Street, Off Lower Broughton, Salford, M7 1QZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Friars Primary School
Primary · 645m away
Tiferes
Independent · 777m away
North Grecian Street Primary School
Primary · 778m away
The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary
Primary · 779m away
Cheetwood Primary School
Primary · 927m away
St Boniface RC Primary School
Primary · 990m away
Unity Community Primary
Primary · 1.3km away
Talmud Torah D'chassidie Belz
Independent · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is River View Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
River View Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend River View Community Primary School?
River View Community Primary School currently has 511 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does River View Community Primary School take?
River View Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is River View Community Primary School?
River View Community Primary School is in Salford, M7 1QZ, in the Salford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does River View Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, River View Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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