What did Ofsted judge Riverley Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Riverley Primary School's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in October 2016 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in February 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Riverley Primary School?

Riverley Primary School has 437 pupils on roll.

What ages does Riverley Primary School take?

Riverley Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is Riverley Primary School located?

Riverley Primary School is located in London, E10 7BZ, Waltham Forest.

How do I apply to Riverley Primary School?

Riverley Primary School 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 close do you need to live to get into Riverley Primary School?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Riverley Primary School was 0.382 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Reception places decided at Riverley Primary School?

When Riverley Primary School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children or previously looked after children — Looked after children or previously looked after children, as defined under section 22 of the Children Act 1989, including those adopted from care or via special guardianship/child arrangements orders; 2. Medical or social reasons or children 'at risk' — Applications supported by a written statement from a doctor, social worker, psychologist or other relevant independent professional confirming an exceptional medical or social need that only the named school can meet; must be permanent or long term. Includes children 'at risk' e.g. on a Child Protection Plan; 3. Siblings — A full, half, step, foster or adopted brother or sister, or the child of a parent/carer's partner, living at the same address and still attending the school at the time of admission of the applicant child, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point.

What is the largest ethnic background at Riverley Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 18.8% of pupils at Riverley Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2026-27 (Reception). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

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How places are decided at Riverley Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children or previously looked after children — Looked after children or previously looked after children, as defined under section 22 of the Children Act 1989, including those adopted from care or via special guardianship/child arrangements orders.
2Medical or social reasons or children 'at risk' — Applications supported by a written statement from a doctor, social worker, psychologist or other relevant independent professional confirming an exceptional medical or social need that only the named school can meet; must be permanent or long term. Includes children 'at risk' e.g. on a Child Protection Plan.
3Siblings — A full, half, step, foster or adopted brother or sister, or the child of a parent/carer's partner, living at the same address and still attending the school at the time of admission of the applicant child.
4School staff children — Children of school staff employed at the school for two or more years at the time of application, and/or recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
5Distance — Distance (as the final priority in the published order).

Riverley Primary School is listed in the brochure as an academy that follows the same oversubscription criteria as Waltham Forest community and voluntary controlled schools (see pages 11–12 of the brochure). Applicants applying under priorities 1–4 must tick a box on the application and supply supporting documentation. Application deadline stated as 15 January 2026.

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.

Riverley Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Riverley Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Riverley Primary School's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in October 2016 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in February 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Riverley Primary School?: Riverley Primary School has 437 pupils on roll.
What ages does Riverley Primary School take?: Riverley Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Riverley Primary School located?: Riverley Primary School is located in London, E10 7BZ, Waltham Forest.
How do I apply to Riverley Primary School?: Riverley Primary School 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 close do you need to live to get into Riverley Primary School?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Riverley Primary School was 0.382 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at Riverley Primary School?: When Riverley Primary School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children or previously looked after children — Looked after children or previously looked after children, as defined under section 22 of the Children Act 1989, including those adopted from care or via special guardianship/child arrangements orders; 2. Medical or social reasons or children 'at risk' — Applications supported by a written statement from a doctor, social worker, psychologist or other relevant independent professional confirming an exceptional medical or social need that only the named school can meet; must be permanent or long term. Includes children 'at risk' e.g. on a Child Protection Plan; 3. Siblings — A full, half, step, foster or adopted brother or sister, or the child of a parent/carer's partner, living at the same address and still attending the school at the time of admission of the applicant child, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Riverley Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 18.8% of pupils at Riverley Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Riverley Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children or previously looked after children — Looked after children or previously looked after children, as defined under section 22 of the Children Act 1989, including those adopted from care or via special guardianship/child arrangements orders.
2Medical or social reasons or children 'at risk' — Applications supported by a written statement from a doctor, social worker, psychologist or other relevant independent professional confirming an exceptional medical or social need that only the named school can meet; must be permanent or long term. Includes children 'at risk' e.g. on a Child Protection Plan.
3Siblings — A full, half, step, foster or adopted brother or sister, or the child of a parent/carer's partner, living at the same address and still attending the school at the time of admission of the applicant child.
4School staff children — Children of school staff employed at the school for two or more years at the time of application, and/or recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
5Distance — Distance (as the final priority in the published order).

Riverley Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Riverley Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Riverley Primary School's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in October 2016 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in February 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Riverley Primary School?: Riverley Primary School has 437 pupils on roll.
What ages does Riverley Primary School take?: Riverley Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Riverley Primary School located?: Riverley Primary School is located in London, E10 7BZ, Waltham Forest.
How do I apply to Riverley Primary School?: Riverley Primary School 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 close do you need to live to get into Riverley Primary School?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Riverley Primary School was 0.382 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at Riverley Primary School?: When Riverley Primary School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children or previously looked after children — Looked after children or previously looked after children, as defined under section 22 of the Children Act 1989, including those adopted from care or via special guardianship/child arrangements orders; 2. Medical or social reasons or children 'at risk' — Applications supported by a written statement from a doctor, social worker, psychologist or other relevant independent professional confirming an exceptional medical or social need that only the named school can meet; must be permanent or long term. Includes children 'at risk' e.g. on a Child Protection Plan; 3. Siblings — A full, half, step, foster or adopted brother or sister, or the child of a parent/carer's partner, living at the same address and still attending the school at the time of admission of the applicant child, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Riverley Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 18.8% of pupils at Riverley Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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