Riverside Primary School

StatePrimary

PrimaryAges 4–11397 pupils

Ferry Road, SS5 6NDWebsite01702230911

397 pupilsAges 4–11

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Ages4 - 11

Pupils397

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Pupils397

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Type

Community

Phase

Primary

Age Range

4 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

397 / 454 (87%)

Head Teacher

Mrs Claire Smith

At a Glance

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 78%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

5.5%

Absence rate

Avg 5.7%

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

5.5%vs 5.7% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate5.5%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence12.1%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate3.3%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support8.6%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans2.3%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Autistic Spectrum Disorder12 pupils (28%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty10 pupils (23%)

Speech, Language & Communication8 pupils (19%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health7 pupils (16%)

Specific Learning Difficulty2 pupils (5%)

Physical Disability1 pupils (2%)

Other1 pupils (2%)

Severe Learning Difficulty1 pupils (2%)

Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty1 pupils (2%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)17

Teaching assistants (FTE)13

Support staff (FTE)22

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils397

Free school meals14.9%

English as additional language1.5%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British90.9%

Other2.8%

Mixed Other1.3%

Indian1.3%

Black Other1.0%

White Other1.0%

Black Caribbean0.5%

Asian Other0.3%

Chinese0.3%

Black African0.3%

Pakistani0.3%

Mixed White & Caribbean0.3%

2024-25

Spending Per Pupil

£5,739

total expenditure per pupil

£-1,661 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,703

Support staff£1,003

Premises£313

Energy£205

Learning resources£338

Income per pupil£5,886

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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