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Riverside Primary Academy
Colliery Road, Dunston, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE11 9DX, Gateshead
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
69.0 / 100
Top 31%
Better than 69% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
314
Capacity
289
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
109%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary academy demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 68% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 41% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears strong, supported by a LocaleIQ score that outperforms 69% of schools. However, only 3% of pupils achieved the higher standard in KS2, indicating room for improvement in pushing students to excel further.
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Last inspected: 13 December 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 68% | Top 41% 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 British61.1%
Other8.0%
Asian Other6.7%
White Other4.5%
Asian Indian4.1%
Black Other3.2%
Black African2.9%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Mixed Other2.2%
Asian Chinese2.2%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
Black Caribbean1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Location
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54.95644, -1.64414 · NE11 9DX
School details
Local authorityGateshead
RegionNorth East
URN138285
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Riverside Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Riverside Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 December 2023.
Is Riverside Primary Academy a good school?
Riverside Primary Academy scores 69.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 31% 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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