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Details

Age Range5-11 years
GenderMixed
TypeSpecial school, Other independent special school
Religious CharacterNone
Local AuthorityCalderdale
AddressUnit 2 Ripponden Mill, HX6 4DH
School Websitehttps://www.riverbank-school.com/
Telephone7880357448
URN141608

School Census

Total 16
Girls/Boys 5/11
Girls/Boys Ratio 31.3%/68.8%
% pupils where English not first language None
No. pupils eligible for free school meals None
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 0.0%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 13/06/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.

Start DateOfsted Rating
13/06/2023 Requires improvement
12/03/2019 Good
Inspection Date 13/06/2023
Quality of Education Requires improvement
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Requires improvement
Inspection Date 12/03/2019
Quality of Education
Behaviour and Attitudes
Personal Development
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Inspection DateInspection TypeInspection Report
10 December 2024Standard inspection: GoodView
24 January 2024Additional inspectionView
13 June 2023Standard inspection: Requires ImprovementView
15 July 2019Additional inspectionView
12 March 2019Standard inspection: GoodView
01 March 2016Standard inspection: GoodView

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree
45%
agree
55%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree
73%
agree
27%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree
45%
agree
36%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
18%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree
27%
agree
9%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
not applicable
64%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree
55%
agree
45%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree
55%
agree
36%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
not applicable
9%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes
100%
no
0%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree
55%
agree
45%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
dont know 0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree
36%
agree
55%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
9%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree
36%
agree
64%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree
73%
agree
27%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree
64%
agree
36%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree
36%
agree
45%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
18%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree
55%
agree
36%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
9%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes
91%
no
9%

Ethnicity

Nearby Schools

Ripponden Junior and Infant School

(0.30 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Halifax Road, , HX6 4AH