Lemington Riverside Primary School
99%
Capacity
207
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Lemington Riverside Primary School
Lemington Riverside Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Newcastle upon Tyne community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 207 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Lemington Riverside Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Craig Heeley, it falls under Newcastle upon Tyne local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9256th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 39th out of 55 in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Lemington Riverside Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 39 applications for 28 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 28 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Lemington Riverside Primary School include Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Football, Dance, Cricket and 2 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Choir, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 66.2%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne, Lemington Riverside Primary School is one of the options available in the North East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Rokeby Street, Lemington, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 8RR |
| Headteacher | Craig Heeley |
| Local Authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Number of Pupils | 207 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 66.2% |
| School Capacity | 207 / 210 (99% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Apr 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (28 Apr 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 30 Nov 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (56%)
9256th of 13,686
Nationally
485th of 677
In North East
39th of 55
In Newcastle upon Tyne
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
56%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
63%
'23/24
56%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed28
39
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
28 families put this school as their 1st choice (72% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Rokeby Street, Lemington, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 8RR
Rokeby Street, Lemington, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 8RR
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