Kew Riverside Primary School
About Kew Riverside Primary School
Kew Riverside Primary School is a small state primary in Richmond upon Thames with just 92 pupils on roll against a capacity of 210, meaning it is operating at under half its potential size. That undersubscription is notable given the school’s location in a sought-after London borough, but the admissions data tells a more nuanced story: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 68 applications for 21 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.24. However, only eight of those applications were first-preference offers, suggesting that while the school is popular, it is not the top choice for most local families. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 40.2%, which is significantly above the national average for primary schools and well above the Richmond upon Thames average, indicating a more diverse socioeconomic intake than many of its neighbours. This is a school that serves a genuinely mixed community, and its small size means each child is likely to be well-known to staff.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Nov 2021Latest monitoring visit (25 Nov 2021): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 21 Feb 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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