The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 13 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 118
- Capacity
- 47%
- FSM
- 19.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Calderdale
- Head
- Ms Lucy Caswell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
13 official reports linked on this page, including 12 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
July 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Holme Street, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX7 8EE
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Riverside Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Riverside Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Riverside Junior School?
Riverside Junior School currently has 118 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Riverside Junior School take?
Riverside Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Riverside Junior School?
Riverside Junior School is in Hebden Bridge, HX7 8EE, in the Calderdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Riverside Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Riverside Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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