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Riverside Community Primary School
210 Poole Park Road, St Budeaux, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 1DD, Plymouth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
60.7 / 100
Top 39%
Better than 61% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
403
Capacity
630
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
64%
Summary
With a "Good" rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, this primary school boasts 76% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 21% nationally. While the percentage achieving higher standards is lower at 3%, the school is better than 61% of its peers according to the LocaleIQ score, indicating a solid educational environment. Parents can feel confident in the overall quality of education offered here.
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Last inspected: 20 September 2012Older 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%. | 76% | Top 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.8%
White Other7.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed Other1.2%
Other1.0%
Gypsy/Roma0.7%
Black African0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Location
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50.39784, -4.19218 · PL5 1DD
School details
Local authorityPlymouth
RegionSouth West
URN135348
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.riversideprimary.net
Frequently asked questions
What is Riverside Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Riverside Community Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 September 2012.
Is Riverside Community Primary School a good school?
Riverside Community Primary School scores 60.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 39% 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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