Riverley Primary School
About Riverley Primary School
Riverley Primary School in Waltham Forest is running at full capacity with 450 pupils, exactly matching its school capacity, and the demand to get in is fierce. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 306 applications for just 60 places, with 94 families listing it as their first preference. That works out to an oversubscription ratio of 5.1 applicants per place, making it one of the most sought-after primaries in the borough. The school serves a community where 22% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is above the national average for primary schools and reflects the diverse, inner-London catchment it draws from. Under headteacher Sabrina Reilly, Riverley has maintained a strong reputation that clearly resonates with local families, and its nursery provision means children can join from age three, which may be a factor in its popularity.
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
23 Feb 2023Latest monitoring visit (23 Feb 2023): School remains Outstanding
Source: Ofsted, 19 Dec 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
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.
School day
Teaching hours
08:55 – 15:15
Source: riverley-gst.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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