Riverside Primary School
100%
Capacity
631
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Riverside Primary School
Riverside Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Herefordshire, County of community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 631 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 630 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Emma Shearer, it falls under Herefordshire, County of local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 40% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12536th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 63rd out of 68 in Herefordshire, County of.
Riverside Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 128 applications for 75 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 73 were first-preference applications.
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 Riverside Primary School include Dining Hall, Library, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cricket, Athletics, Gymnastics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Science Club, Eco Club, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 36.7%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Herefordshire, County of, Riverside Primary School is one of the options available in the West Midlands 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 | Belmont Avenue, Hereford, Herefordshire, County of, HR2 7JF |
| Headteacher | Emma Shearer |
| Local Authority | Herefordshire, County of |
| Number of Pupils | 631 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 36.7% |
| School Capacity | 631 / 630 (100% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Apr 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (40%)
12536th of 13,686
Nationally
1291st of 1,378
In West Midlands
63rd of 68
In Herefordshire, County of
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
40%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
58%
'23/24
40%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed75
128
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
73 families put this school as their 1st choice (57% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Belmont Avenue, Hereford
Herefordshire, County of, HR2 7JF
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