Riverside Primary School
Hereford, HR2 7JF · Herefordshire, County of · primary school
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17th of 72 primary schools in Herefordshire, County of we can score, 78 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 — 6.3/10 against 2,062 of them, against 5.1/10 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 | 58.0 · 35 | 40% | 1.39 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
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 School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 13.0% achieved this, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 631 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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 specific support is available for pupils who have not reached the expected standard in maths? How does the curriculum adapt to the diverse backgrounds of the student body?
What Ofsted said about Riverside Primary School
Overview
Riverside Primary School is described as a “large, vibrant and happy primary school” with a “wonderfully inclusive culture” where “everyone feels welcome and everyone belongs.” The report highlights a “relentless drive by staff to do the very best for each and every pupil,” resulting in high-quality work and exemplary behaviour across the curriculum.
Strengths
- The curriculum is carefully designed with “deliberate links between subjects” to help pupils deepen their understanding, such as linking science and geography.
- Teachers make lessons “thoroughly engaging and enjoyable,” using “subject-specific vocabulary precisely” to ensure pupils gain a “secure understanding of concepts.”
- Support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is highly effective, with a “relentlessness” in reviewing and adapting support to remove barriers to learning.
- Pupils benefit from a “vast range of valuable opportunities and experiences” for personal development, including meaningful leadership roles and high attendance at clubs.
- Early years provision ensures children get off to a “flying start,” with “highly skilled and well-trained staff” delivering precise phonics lessons that foster a “deep, genuine love of literature.”
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 40% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| 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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