Riverside Primary School
Hullbridge, SS5 6ND · Essex · primary school
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244th of 391 primary schools in Essex we can score, 444 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 the 4,265 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.1/10 among them, against 4.1/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| 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 Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.1 out of 10 among them, against 4.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a breakfast club, an after-school club, and take part in residential visits.
Getting in
The published school roll is 422 pupils against a stated capacity of 454. 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 does a typical residential visit involve for younger children?
What Ofsted said about Riverside Primary School
Overview
Riverside Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are "highly enthusiastic" about attending and enjoy a broad range of clubs and activities. The school maintains "very high expectations" for behaviour and learning, resulting in pupils who are respectful, work hard, and actively embody the motto: "Where everyone matters and every day counts."
Strengths
- The "Riverside Way" curriculum is described as "broad and ambitious," with specific planning to help pupils deepen their learning through four key priorities.
- Staff are "highly trained" in phonics, ensuring most pupils, including disadvantaged ones, become "confident and fluent readers" who enjoy reading for pleasure.
- Robust processes support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), enabling them to access the same learning as peers and "achieve well."
- Pupils demonstrate strong personal development, exploring different religions and cultures to understand the importance of "tolerance and respect for all."
- Leaders actively support staff well-being and workload, while governors hold leaders to account with an "equal measure of challenge and support."
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, assessment strategies are not yet well developed, meaning teachers do not consistently assess important subject knowledge or fully address gaps in learning.
- The school should ensure assessment strategies enable teachers to adapt learning to build effectively on pupils' prior knowledge in all subjects.
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 | 78% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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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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