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Riverside Junior School
Holme Street, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX7 8EE, Calderdale
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
64.7 / 100
Top 35%
Better than 65% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
118
Capacity
250
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
47%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong parent satisfaction at 91%, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to education. It boasts a 71% rate of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top third of schools nationally. However, only 6% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 15 April 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 71% | Top 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Parent View (34 responses)
★★★★★3.9
My child feels safe
94%
My child is happy
94%
Good range of subjects
94%
I'd recommend this school
91%
School supports development
91%
Behaviour is good
88%
Progress is communicated
88%
My child makes good progress
85%
School keeps me informed
82%
Good range of extra-curricular
79%
School has high expectations
74%
School responds to concerns
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.9%
Mixed Other9.3%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
White Irish0.8%
White Other0.8%
Other0.8%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Location
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53.74061, -2.01464 · HX7 8EE
School details
Local authorityCalderdale
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN107529
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.riversidejunior.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Riverside Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Riverside Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 April 2015.
Is Riverside Junior School a good school?
Riverside Junior School scores 64.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 35% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Riverside Junior School?
Based on 34 Ofsted Parent View responses, Riverside Junior School receives a satisfaction score of 79% across all parent survey questions.
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