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Riverside Community Primary School Birstall
Riverside Community Primary School Birstall, Wanlip Lane, Birstall, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 4JU, Leicestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
24.2 / 100
Bottom 24%
Better than 24% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
419
Capacity
428
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 56% of students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 72% nationally. However, only 2% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 4-11, although its LocaleIQ score suggests it may not stand out compared to other schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 15 March 2017Older 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%. | 56% | Bottom 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British60.6%
Asian Indian21.2%
Black African4.1%
Asian Other3.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
White Other1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Other1.2%
Mixed Other1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Black Other0.7%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Location
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52.67768, -1.11836 · LE4 4JU
School details
Local authorityLeicestershire
RegionEast Midlands
URN140746
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.riversideacademy.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Riverside Community Primary School Birstall rated by Ofsted?
Riverside Community Primary School Birstall was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 March 2017.
Is Riverside Community Primary School Birstall a good school?
Riverside Community Primary School Birstall scores 24.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 24% 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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