The short version
Below-average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 43% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 69% 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
43%
-19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
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.
20% 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, 13 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 260
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 69%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wirral
- Head
- Mrs Christina Lahive (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
September 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
April 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
January 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Brighton Street, Wallasey, Wirral, Merseyside, CH44 6QW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wallasey
Primary · 397m away
Egremont Primary School
Primary · 635m away
Somerville Primary School
Primary · 726m away
Kingsway Primary School
Primary · 758m away
Somerville Nursery School
Nursery · 904m away
Edstart Schools Wirral
Independent · 1.5km away
Liscard Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
St Alban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Riverside Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Riverside Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Riverside Primary School?
Riverside Primary School currently has 260 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 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Riverside Primary School?
Riverside Primary School is in Wirral, CH44 6QW, in the Wirral 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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