Riverside Primary Academy
Gateshead, NE11 9DX · Gateshead · primary school
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35th of 62 primary schools in Gateshead we can score, 66 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.7/10 against 2,441 of them, against 4.8/10 nationally. 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Riverside Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join the Eco-Cops club and visit Beamish and Durham Cathedral. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 302 pupils against a stated capacity of 289. 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
What support is available for pupils who do not reach the higher standard in maths? How are the Eco-Cops club activities integrated into the wider curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Riverside Primary Academy
Overview
Riverside Primary Academy is described as a "welcoming and inclusive school" where "kindness and a sense of fairness prevail." Pupils enjoy their time at school, demonstrating "exceptional" behaviour and strong, respectful relationships with both peers and staff.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit "exemplary" behaviour and "positive" attitudes towards learning, supported by clear routines established from early years.
- The curriculum in mathematics and physical education is "well mapped out," with careful sequencing and checks ensuring pupils retain key knowledge.
- Reading is a high priority, with a consistent curriculum starting in early years; staff make regular progress checks and provide targeted support for those needing help.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) access the same curriculum, supported by adaptations and professional advice to learn alongside peers.
- Leaders provide a clear vision, ensuring pupils are kept safe and staff feel supported, while pupils develop a strong understanding of equality and diversity.
Areas to improve
- In some areas of the wider curriculum, the key knowledge pupils need to know and remember is not mapped out clearly enough, limiting the school’s ability to check progression.
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 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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
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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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