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Riverside Primary School
St Edmunds Way, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 8ET, Medway
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
70.4 / 100
Top 30%
Better than 70% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
449
Capacity
390
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
115%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 56% of students meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 72% of schools nationally. Parent satisfaction is relatively high, with 77% recommending the school, although only 2% of students achieve a higher standard in their assessments. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 3-11, though there may be room for improvement in higher achievement rates.
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Last inspected: 12 November 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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%. | 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 |
Parent View (43 responses)
★★★★★3.7
Good range of subjects
98%
School keeps me informed
93%
My child feels safe
88%
My child is happy
86%
Good range of extra-curricular
84%
My child makes good progress
79%
School has high expectations
79%
I'd recommend this school
77%
Behaviour is good
72%
School supports development
72%
Progress is communicated
67%
School responds to concerns
56%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British69.9%
Black African9.1%
White Other7.6%
Asian Indian3.8%
Other2.2%
Mixed Other1.3%
Black Caribbean0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Asian Other0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Location
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51.36553, 0.61902 · ME8 8ET
School details
Local authorityMedway
RegionSouth East
URN144135
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.riverside.medway.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Riverside Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Riverside Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 November 2019.
Is Riverside Primary School a good school?
Riverside Primary School scores 70.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 30% 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 Primary School?
Based on 43 Ofsted Parent View responses, Riverside Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 74% across all parent survey questions.
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