Riverside Primary School
London, SE16 4PS · Southwark · primary school
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20th of 62 primary schools in Southwark 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 — 9.2/10 against 1,513 of them, against 8.1/10 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 | 76.0 · 80 | 40% | 3.19 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 25% | 2.09 |
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, 76.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 15.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 219 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 not yet meeting expected standards in maths? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year?
What Ofsted said about Riverside Primary School
Overview
Riverside Primary School is described as a ‘happy community’ where pupils behave ‘exceptionally well’ and feel ‘safe and well cared for’. The school has successfully implemented an ‘ambitious and broad curriculum’, with pupils achieving well, particularly in English and mathematics. Leaders and staff maintain high expectations, fostering a ‘wonderfully positive attitude to learning’ among students.
Strengths
- Pupils display ‘exemplary’ behaviour, are ‘extremely polite and respectful’, and bullying is ‘rare’.
- The curriculum ensures pupils build knowledge securely, with staff providing effective training and support to keep practice ‘up to date’.
- Reading is a ‘high priority’, with phonics taught ‘skilfully’ and targeted support helping struggling pupils to ‘catch up quickly’.
- Early years provision is strong, with children settling quickly and developing ‘secure knowledge’ in communication and mathematics.
- Staff feel ‘very well supported’, with careful consideration given to workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- Teaching for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) should be adapted more effectively to help them achieve the school’s ‘ambitious aims’ and secure their learning of the intended curriculum.
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 | 82% |
| 2023/24 | 91% |
| 2024/25 | 76% |
| 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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