The short version
Above-average SATs results. 78% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 44% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
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
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% 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 9 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
- 247
- Capacity
- 78%
- FSM
- 44.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Southwark
- Head
- Co Headteacher J Lewis S Alder (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
October 2011 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
December 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Janeway Street, London, SE16 4PS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPhoenix Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
John Keats Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Ark Walworth Academy
Secondary · 1.7km away
Ilderton Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Treasure House (London) CIC
Independent · 2.0km away
Haymerle School
Special school · 2.1km away
Southwark Inclusive Learning Service (Sils)
Pupil referral unit · 2.1km away
South Bank University Academy
Secondary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Riverside Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Riverside Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Riverside Primary School?
Riverside Primary School currently has 247 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Riverside Primary School take?
Riverside Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Riverside Primary School?
Riverside Primary School is in London, SE16 4PS, in the Southwark local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Riverside Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Riverside Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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