Riverside Junior School

About Riverside Junior School

Riverside Junior School gets a strong thumbs-up from its parent community. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering September 2024 to September 2025, 91% of the 34 respondents said they would recommend the school to other parents. That's a very high level of satisfaction. Digging into the detail, 94% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school, and a similar proportion felt their child is safe. On behaviour, 88% agreed the school ensures pupils are well-behaved. The school is significantly undersubscribed, with 118 pupils on roll against a capacity of 250, so there is plenty of space for new starters. This combination of strong parental endorsement and available places makes it a particularly interesting option for families moving into the Calderdale area mid-year or those who have struggled to get into more oversubscribed local primaries.

Academically, Riverside sits in the middle of the pack locally. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 55% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. That is a touch below the Calderdale local authority average of 59%, placing the school 50th out of 73 primary schools in the borough. However, the picture is more nuanced when you look at individual subjects. Reading scores were a relative strength, with an average scaled score of 106 and 30% of pupils achieving the higher standard. Maths also performed well, with an average score of 103 and 73% reaching the expected level. Writing was the weaker area, with only 6% hitting the higher standard. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, confirmed a Good rating with standards maintained, a notable improvement from its previous Requires Improvement judgement in 2013. Leadership and management were also rated Good.

The school offers a decent range of facilities for a junior school of its size, including a Forest School area, music rooms, an ICT suite, and playing fields. Sports provision covers netball, football, cricket, gymnastics and dance, while clubs include drama, choir and a book club. For families with children who have additional needs, the school lists provisions for moderate learning difficulties, speech and language needs, social and emotional mental health, and autistic spectrum disorder. Interestingly, 32% of parents responding to the survey said their child has SEND, and 91% of those agreed the school gives them the support they need. With its undersubscribed status and strong parent satisfaction scores, Riverside Junior School is a solid, well-regarded local option for families who value a calm, inclusive environment and want a school where their child will feel happy and safe.

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