The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
76%
+14.0pp 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)
106
+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 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 47 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 403
- Capacity
- 64%
- FSM
- 53.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Plymouth
- Head
- Mrs Clare Willcocks (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
210 Poole Park Road, St Budeaux, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 1DD
Town setting
Schools nearby
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St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary · 675m away
Victoria Road Primary
Primary · 757m away
Weston Mill Community Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Drake Primary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Keyham Barton Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Marine Academy Primary
Primary · 1.4km away
Mount Tamar School
Special school · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Riverside Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Riverside Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Riverside Community Primary School?
Riverside Community Primary School currently has 403 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Riverside Community Primary School take?
Riverside Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Riverside Community Primary School?
Riverside Community Primary School is in Plymouth, PL5 1DD, in the Plymouth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Riverside Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Riverside 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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