Riverside Primary Academy
Details
| Age Range | 3-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Gateshead |
| Address | Colliery Road, NE11 9DX |
| URN | 138285 |
School Census
| Total | 327 |
| Girls/Boys | 163/164 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 49.8%/50.2% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 27.8% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 83 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 23.5% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 13/12/2023 | Good |
| 13/03/2013 | Outstanding |
| 03/12/2007 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 13/12/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 13/03/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 03/12/2007 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 73% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% |
| Reading | 108 |
| Maths | 107 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 65 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4 |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | 1.5 |
| Writing Progress | 1.3 |
| Maths Progress | -0.8 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 83% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 22% |
| Reading | 110 |
| Maths | 108 |
| Reading Progress | 5.4 |
| Writing Progress | 0.3 |
| Maths Progress | 2.5 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 85% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% |
| Reading | 109 |
| Maths | 107 |
| Reading Progress | 5.5 |
| Writing Progress | 2.6 |
| Maths Progress | 4.3 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 72 |
| As First Preference | 29 |
| As second preference | 23 |
| As third preference | 20 |
| Total Offers Made | 32 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 72 |
| As First Preference | 39 |
| As second preference | 21 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 46 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 39 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 72 |
| As First Preference | 35 |
| As second preference | 30 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 38 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 35 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 75 |
| As First Preference | 30 |
| As second preference | 28 |
| As third preference | 17 |
| Total Offers Made | 32 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 79 |
| As First Preference | 34 |
| As second preference | 25 |
| As third preference | 18 |
| Total Offers Made | 35 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 34 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 72 |
| As First Preference | 36 |
| As second preference | 22 |
| As third preference | 14 |
| Total Offers Made | 37 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 36 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 67 |
| As First Preference | 40 |
| As second preference | 20 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 40 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 40 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 73 |
| As First Preference | 44 |
| As second preference | 16 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 45 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 44 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 65 |
| As First Preference | 37 |
| As second preference | 20 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 44 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 37 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 54 |
| As First Preference | 37 |
| As second preference | 14 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 40 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 37 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 54 |
| As First Preference | 38 |
| As second preference | 8 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 37 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 37 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 65% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 28% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 21% |
| no | 79% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| dont know | 13% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 6% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 7% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 92% |
| no | 8% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 63.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 8.9% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 6.3% |
| indian ethnic origin | 5.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 63% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 11% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 5.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 5.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston
(0.45 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Ellison Road, , NE8 2QU
St Michael's RC Primary School
(0.59 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Clumber Street North, , NE4 7RE