The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 156
- Capacity
- 66%
- FSM
- 77.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Tyneside
- Head
- Mrs Angela Yilmaz (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
May 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Outstanding
September 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Minton Lane, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 6DQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWaterville Primary School
Primary · 476m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields
Primary · 606m away
Norham High School
Secondary · 871m away
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields
Primary · 889m away
Collingwood Primary School
Primary · 949m away
Percy Main Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Spring Gardens Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Riverside Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Riverside Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Riverside Primary School?
Riverside Primary School currently has 156 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 North Shields, NE29 6DQ, in the North Tyneside 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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