River View Community Primary School
122%
Capacity
511
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About River View Community Primary School
River View Community Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Salford community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 511 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (122% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated River View Community Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Claire Batty, it falls under Salford 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 9183rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 44th out of 65 in Salford.
River View Community Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 81 applications for 55 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 52 were first-preference applications.
River View Community Primary School has average reviews on SchoolParrot (3.4/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at River View Community Primary School include Library, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Forest School, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Football, Dance, Netball, as well as clubs including Art Club, Science Club, Film Club, Gardening and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 43.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Salford, River View Community Primary School is one of the options available in the North West 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 | 1 Wheaters Street, Salford, Salford, M7 1QZ |
| Headteacher | Claire Batty |
| Local Authority | Salford |
| Number of Pupils | 511 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 43.8% |
| School Capacity | 511 / 420 (122% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (20 Sept 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Jun 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (56%)
9183rd of 13,686
Nationally
1317th of 2,065
In North West
44th of 65
In Salford
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
56%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
55%
'23/24
56%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed55
81
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
52 families put this school as their 1st choice (64% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
1 Wheaters Street, Salford
Salford, M7 1QZ
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