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Riverley Primary School

Riverley Primary School

Waltham Forest, E10 7BZPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Outstandingby Ofsted

100%

Capacity

450

Pupils

5.1x

Demand

About Riverley Primary School

Riverley Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Waltham Forest community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 450 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 450 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

the school is led by headteacher Sabrina Reilly, it falls under Waltham Forest local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 97% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 66th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 1st out of 48 in Waltham Forest.

Riverley Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 306 applications for 60 places, making it 5.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 94 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, Severe Learning Difficulty and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Riverley Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Athletics, Gymnastics, Cricket and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Film Club, Drama, Eco Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 22.0%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Waltham Forest, Riverley Primary School is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressPark Road, London, Waltham Forest, E10 7BZ
HeadteacherSabrina Reilly
Local AuthorityWaltham Forest
Number of Pupils450
Free School Meals (FSM)22.0%
School Capacity450 / 450 (100% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

23 Feb 2023
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Overall Effectiveness

Outstanding

Latest inspection (23 Feb 2023): School remains Outstanding

Improved
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 19 Dec 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (97%)

66th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 5%

9th of 1,592

In London

Top 5%

1st of 48

In Waltham Forest

Top 5%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

97%

Expected Standard

31%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 112
Expected:98%
Higher:68%
Writing
Expected:97%
Higher:41%
MathsAvg Score: 111
Expected:98%
Higher:61%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeStable

'22/23

97%

'23/24

97%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultySevere LearningOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

6
LibraryPlaying FieldsSports HallICT SuiteGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballAthleticsGymnasticsCricketSwimmingTennis

Clubs & Activities

GardeningFilm ClubDramaEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

60

Applications

306

Extremely High Demand

Very competitive - significantly more applications than places

Applications to places ratio5.1x
0x1x2x3x5x+

94 families put this school as their 1st choice (31% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Riverley Primary School

Riverley Primary School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.

Contact Information

02085394535www.riverley-gst.org/

Park Road, London

Waltham Forest, E10 7BZ

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Park Road, London

Waltham Forest, E10 7BZ

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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