Riverside Junior School
Hebden Bridge, HX7 8EE · Calderdale · primary school
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27th of 76 primary schools in Calderdale we can score, 81 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 — 6.3/10 against 3,450 of them, against 5.9/10 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Riverside Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 6.0% against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (6.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils attend the Calderdale Concert and a Year 6 residential trip. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 118 pupils against a stated capacity of 250. 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Year 6 residential trip? How are places allocated for the breakfast and after-school clubs?
What Ofsted said about Riverside Junior School
Overview
Riverside Junior School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” It is described as a “caring and friendly school” where “strong relationships create a warm and supportive atmosphere.” The report confirms that pupils feel happy and included, with a positive culture that supports their confidence and attendance.
Strengths
- The school fosters a “positive behaviour culture” where pupils “speak politely” and collaborate well, including those in the resourced provision.
- Pupils “do well in mathematics,” benefiting from staff with “strong subject knowledge” and a focus on “secure number fluency.”
- A “reading environment that encourages a love for reading” is established, with a diverse library and daily sessions building fluency.
- The curriculum is “broad and balanced,” with pupils showing enthusiasm for subjects like art and science, and deepening their understanding through regular recaps.
- The school is “fully inclusive and ambitious” for pupils with education, health and care plans, who “progress well from their starting points.”
Areas to improve
- The school should focus on teaching “correct letter formation” and provide more practice to improve handwriting fluency, as some pupils start without these skills.
- In some subjects, pupils struggle with a “deeper understanding of their learning,” so the school must continue to embed its new assessment approach to help them connect key knowledge.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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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