The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 87% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
87%
+25.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
23%
+15.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 375
- Capacity
- 60%
- FSM
- 20%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barking and Dagenham
- Trust
- PARTNERSHIP LEARNING
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Kinnaird
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Renwick Road, Barking, IG11 0FU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRiverside Bridge School
Free school · Very close
George Carey Church of England Primary School
Primary · 632m away
Thames View Junior School
Primary · 1.0km away
Thames View Infants
Primary · 1.0km away
Castilion Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Jo Richardson Community School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Bishop John Robinson Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Goresbrook School
All-through · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Riverside Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Riverside Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Riverside Primary School?
Riverside Primary School currently has 375 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 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Riverside Primary School?
Riverside Primary School is in Barking, IG11 0FU, in the Barking and Dagenham 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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