What did School Atlas judge Riverside School, Tadcaster's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?

School Atlas judged Riverside School, Tadcaster's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Expected standard at its inspection in May 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.

How many pupils attend Riverside School, Tadcaster?

Riverside School, Tadcaster has 361 pupils on roll.

What ages does Riverside School, Tadcaster take?

Riverside School, Tadcaster admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is Riverside School, Tadcaster located?

Riverside School, Tadcaster is located in Tadcaster, LS24 9JN, North Yorkshire.

How do I apply to Riverside School, Tadcaster?

Riverside School, Tadcaster is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How far from Riverside School, Tadcaster were places offered?

The furthest place offered at Riverside School, Tadcaster for 2014-15 (Reception) was 1.28 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

How are Reception places decided at Riverside School, Tadcaster?

When Riverside School, Tadcaster has more applications than places for 2025-26, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and all previously looked after children for whom the school has been expressed as a preference. Previously looked after children are children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangement order or special guardianship order; 2. Special social or medical reasons — Children the Trust considers have special social or medical reasons for admission. The Trust will only consider applications on social or medical grounds if they are supported by a professional recommendation from a doctor, social worker, or other appropriate professional. The supporting evidence should set out the particular social or medical reason(s) why the school in question is the most suitable school and the difficulties that would be caused if the child had to attend another school; 3. Children living within the normal area of a school — Children living within the normal area of a school. If a school is oversubscribed, priority will be given to a sibling at that school in the September of the younger sibling's entry, and then to those living nearest the school, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 45 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If there are not enough places for all the children in one of these priority groups, the Trust will give priority first to those with a sibling at the school in September 2025 (in all cases sibling refers to brother or sister, half brother or sister, adopted brother or sister, step brother or sister, or the child of the parent / carer's partner where the child for whom the school place is sought is living in the same family unit at the same address as that sibling) and then to those living nearest the school. If within a priority group there are not enough places for all those with a sibling at the school in September 2025, the Trust will give priority to those children with a sibling living nearest the school. All distance measurements are based on the nearest route recognised by NYC's electronic mapping system from a child's home address to school. If the distance tie-break is not sufficient to distinguish between applicants in a particular priority group a random allocation will be used.

What is the largest ethnic background at Riverside School, Tadcaster?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 91.1% of pupils at Riverside School, Tadcaster are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

1.28miles

was the furthest place offered for 2014-15 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Riverside School, Tadcaster, year by year →

How places are decided at Riverside School, Tadcaster

When there are more applications than places for 2025-26 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and all previously looked after children for whom the school has been expressed as a preference. Previously looked after children are children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangement order or special guardianship order.
2Special social or medical reasons — Children the Trust considers have special social or medical reasons for admission. The Trust will only consider applications on social or medical grounds if they are supported by a professional recommendation from a doctor, social worker, or other appropriate professional. The supporting evidence should set out the particular social or medical reason(s) why the school in question is the most suitable school and the difficulties that would be caused if the child had to attend another school.
3Children living within the normal area of a school — Children living within the normal area of a school. If a school is oversubscribed, priority will be given to a sibling at that school in the September of the younger sibling's entry, and then to those living nearest the school.
4Children of staff at the school — Children of staff at the school. Priority in this oversubscription criteria is given in either or both of the following circumstances: a) Where a member of staff has been employed at the school for more than two years at the time when the admission to the school is made, and/or b) the member of staff has been recruited to fill a demonstrable skill shortage.
5Children living outside the normal area of the school — Children living outside the normal area of the school.

If two applications tie: If there are not enough places for all the children in one of these priority groups, the Trust will give priority first to those with a sibling at the school in September 2025 (in all cases sibling refers to brother or sister, half brother or sister, adopted brother or sister, step brother or sister, or the child of the parent / carer's partner where the child for whom the school place is sought is living in the same family unit at the same address as that sibling) and then to those living nearest the school. If within a priority group there are not enough places for all those with a sibling at the school in September 2025, the Trust will give priority to those children with a sibling living nearest the school. All distance measurements are based on the nearest route recognised by NYC's electronic mapping system from a child's home address to school. If the distance tie-break is not sufficient to distinguish between applicants in a particular priority group a random allocation will be used.

This is a multi-academy trust policy applying to 10 schools. EHCP children are admitted before oversubscription criteria apply. PAN information stated to be available on request from individual school headteachers and school websites. Policy covers normal admissions round; separate procedures apply for in-year admissions and admissions outside normal age group. Admissions coordinated by North Yorkshire Council.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Riverside School, Tadcaster: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Riverside School, Tadcaster's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Riverside School, Tadcaster's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Expected standard at its inspection in May 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Riverside School, Tadcaster?: Riverside School, Tadcaster has 361 pupils on roll.
What ages does Riverside School, Tadcaster take?: Riverside School, Tadcaster admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Riverside School, Tadcaster located?: Riverside School, Tadcaster is located in Tadcaster, LS24 9JN, North Yorkshire.
How do I apply to Riverside School, Tadcaster?: Riverside School, Tadcaster is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How far from Riverside School, Tadcaster were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Riverside School, Tadcaster for 2014-15 (Reception) was 1.28 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at Riverside School, Tadcaster?: When Riverside School, Tadcaster has more applications than places for 2025-26, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and all previously looked after children for whom the school has been expressed as a preference. Previously looked after children are children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangement order or special guardianship order; 2. Special social or medical reasons — Children the Trust considers have special social or medical reasons for admission. The Trust will only consider applications on social or medical grounds if they are supported by a professional recommendation from a doctor, social worker, or other appropriate professional. The supporting evidence should set out the particular social or medical reason(s) why the school in question is the most suitable school and the difficulties that would be caused if the child had to attend another school; 3. Children living within the normal area of a school — Children living within the normal area of a school. If a school is oversubscribed, priority will be given to a sibling at that school in the September of the younger sibling's entry, and then to those living nearest the school, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 45 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If there are not enough places for all the children in one of these priority groups, the Trust will give priority first to those with a sibling at the school in September 2025 (in all cases sibling refers to brother or sister, half brother or sister, adopted brother or sister, step brother or sister, or the child of the parent / carer's partner where the child for whom the school place is sought is living in the same family unit at the same address as that sibling) and then to those living nearest the school. If within a priority group there are not enough places for all those with a sibling at the school in September 2025, the Trust will give priority to those children with a sibling living nearest the school. All distance measurements are based on the nearest route recognised by NYC's electronic mapping system from a child's home address to school. If the distance tie-break is not sufficient to distinguish between applicants in a particular priority group a random allocation will be used.
What is the largest ethnic background at Riverside School, Tadcaster?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 91.1% of pupils at Riverside School, Tadcaster are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

1.28miles

was the furthest place offered for 2014-15 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Riverside School, Tadcaster, year by year →

How places are decided at Riverside School, Tadcaster

When there are more applications than places for 2025-26 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and all previously looked after children for whom the school has been expressed as a preference. Previously looked after children are children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangement order or special guardianship order.
2Special social or medical reasons — Children the Trust considers have special social or medical reasons for admission. The Trust will only consider applications on social or medical grounds if they are supported by a professional recommendation from a doctor, social worker, or other appropriate professional. The supporting evidence should set out the particular social or medical reason(s) why the school in question is the most suitable school and the difficulties that would be caused if the child had to attend another school.
3Children living within the normal area of a school — Children living within the normal area of a school. If a school is oversubscribed, priority will be given to a sibling at that school in the September of the younger sibling's entry, and then to those living nearest the school.
4Children of staff at the school — Children of staff at the school. Priority in this oversubscription criteria is given in either or both of the following circumstances: a) Where a member of staff has been employed at the school for more than two years at the time when the admission to the school is made, and/or b) the member of staff has been recruited to fill a demonstrable skill shortage.
5Children living outside the normal area of the school — Children living outside the normal area of the school.

Riverside School, Tadcaster: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Riverside School, Tadcaster's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Riverside School, Tadcaster's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Expected standard at its inspection in May 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Riverside School, Tadcaster?: Riverside School, Tadcaster has 361 pupils on roll.
What ages does Riverside School, Tadcaster take?: Riverside School, Tadcaster admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Riverside School, Tadcaster located?: Riverside School, Tadcaster is located in Tadcaster, LS24 9JN, North Yorkshire.
How do I apply to Riverside School, Tadcaster?: Riverside School, Tadcaster is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How far from Riverside School, Tadcaster were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Riverside School, Tadcaster for 2014-15 (Reception) was 1.28 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at Riverside School, Tadcaster?: When Riverside School, Tadcaster has more applications than places for 2025-26, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and all previously looked after children for whom the school has been expressed as a preference. Previously looked after children are children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangement order or special guardianship order; 2. Special social or medical reasons — Children the Trust considers have special social or medical reasons for admission. The Trust will only consider applications on social or medical grounds if they are supported by a professional recommendation from a doctor, social worker, or other appropriate professional. The supporting evidence should set out the particular social or medical reason(s) why the school in question is the most suitable school and the difficulties that would be caused if the child had to attend another school; 3. Children living within the normal area of a school — Children living within the normal area of a school. If a school is oversubscribed, priority will be given to a sibling at that school in the September of the younger sibling's entry, and then to those living nearest the school, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 45 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If there are not enough places for all the children in one of these priority groups, the Trust will give priority first to those with a sibling at the school in September 2025 (in all cases sibling refers to brother or sister, half brother or sister, adopted brother or sister, step brother or sister, or the child of the parent / carer's partner where the child for whom the school place is sought is living in the same family unit at the same address as that sibling) and then to those living nearest the school. If within a priority group there are not enough places for all those with a sibling at the school in September 2025, the Trust will give priority to those children with a sibling living nearest the school. All distance measurements are based on the nearest route recognised by NYC's electronic mapping system from a child's home address to school. If the distance tie-break is not sufficient to distinguish between applicants in a particular priority group a random allocation will be used.
What is the largest ethnic background at Riverside School, Tadcaster?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 91.1% of pupils at Riverside School, Tadcaster are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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