Riverside Primary School

About Riverside Primary School

Riverside Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the North Tyneside community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 156 pupils on roll, operating at 66% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Riverside Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Angela Yilmaz, it falls under North Tyneside local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7589th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 26th out of 38 in North Tyneside.

Riverside Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 28 applications for 17 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 18 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Riverside Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Football, Netball, Dance and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Book Club, Science Club, Chess.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 77.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

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

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