The short version
Average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 54 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 376
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 25.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wandsworth
- Head
- Mr Steven Sousa (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
July 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
June 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
January 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
302a Merton Road, Wandsworth, London, SW18 5JP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSouthfields Community College
Secondary · Very close
Wimbledon Park Primary School
Primary · 969m away
Linden Lodge School
Academy · 1.0km away
Earlsfield Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Albemarle Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Chelsea Hall School
Independent · 1.1km away
Beatrix Potter Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Victoria Drive Primary Pupil Referral Unit
Pupil referral unit · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Riversdale Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Riversdale Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Riversdale Primary School?
Riversdale Primary School currently has 376 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Riversdale Primary School take?
Riversdale Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Riversdale Primary School?
Riversdale Primary School is in London, SW18 5JP, in the Wandsworth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Riversdale Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Riversdale Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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