Riverdale Primary School
Redcar, TS10 4HH · Redcar and Cleveland · primary school
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43rd of 43 primary schools in Redcar and Cleveland we can score, 44 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.8/10 against 2,152 of them, against 1.1/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 43.0 · 11 | 40% | 0.42 |
| Ofsted | 7 | 35% | 0.24 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Riverdale Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 43.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in January 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 179 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific steps are taken to help children reach the higher standard in reading? How does the new Ofsted report card affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Riverdale Primary School
Overview
Riverdale Primary School provides a caring environment where pupils feel safe, valued, and eager to learn. While early years and Key Stage 1 offer strong foundations in literacy and numeracy, the report identifies that teaching quality and pupil progress are inconsistent in Key Stage 2, resulting in insecure knowledge retention. Leaders are actively addressing these issues through curriculum review and staff training, though the impact of these changes is not yet sustained.
Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
- Attendance is close to national averages, supported by leaders who "quickly contact families" and offer support to address absences early.
- Pupils behave well, showing "self-discipline" and respect, with staff managing behaviour "fairly and consistently."
- Early years provision is effective, with children making a "positive start" and developing secure skills in phonics and writing.
- Staff build "strong, respectful relationships" with pupils, ensuring those with special educational needs feel "valued and included."
Areas to improve
- Leaders must strengthen the consistency of curriculum delivery, particularly in Key Stage 2, to help pupils "remember and know more consistently over time."
- Teachers’ checks on learning must consistently identify and address "errors/misconceptions" so that knowledge gaps close quickly.
- Leaders at all levels should continue to verify that improvement strategies are having the "desired impact."
Safeguarding
The report confirms that safeguarding standards are met, noting that leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is "everyone's responsibility" and pupils are made safer.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 43% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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