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Riverside Primary School
Minton Lane, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 6DQ, North Tyneside
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
8.2 / 100
Bottom 8%
Better than 8% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
156
Capacity
236
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
66%
Summary
Families considering this primary school will find that it performs above the national average in key stage 2 for expected reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 65% of schools across the UK. However, with an Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement" and a LocaleIQ score indicating it is better than only 8% of schools, there may be concerns about the overall quality and environment. Parents may want to weigh these factors carefully when making their decision.
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Last inspected: 2 July 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 59% | Bottom 35% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 14% | Top 20% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.9%
Black African1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
White Other1.3%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Other0.6%
White Irish0.6%
Asian Indian0.6%
Location
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55.00169, -1.46141 · NE29 6DQ
School details
Local authorityNorth Tyneside
RegionNorth East
URN108575
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.riversideprimary.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Riverside Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Riverside Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 July 2024.
Is Riverside Primary School a good school?
Riverside Primary School scores 8.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 8% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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