Riverside School, Tadcaster
Tadcaster, LS24 9JN · North Yorkshire · primary school
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149th of 252 primary schools in North Yorkshire we can score, 290 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 4,112 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.5/10 among them, against 5.7/10 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 | 64.0 · 49 | 40% | 1.97 |
| Ofsted | 7 | 35% | 0.24 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Riverside School, Tadcaster overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, matching the national median of 64%. 11.0% reached the higher standard, above the national median of 7%. An Ofsted inspection in May 2026 used the new framework, grading areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.5 out of 10 among them, against 5.7 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 361 pupils against a stated capacity of 406. 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 to reach the higher standard in literacy and maths? What specific steps are taken to address the gap shown in the similar-intake comparison?
What Ofsted said about Riverside School, Tadcaster
Overview
Riverside School provides a positive environment where pupils are happy, feel safe, and behave well. While the curriculum is broad and teaching is generally effective, the report highlights that disadvantaged pupils are not achieving as well as their peers, particularly in writing, and that governance and leadership oversight require strengthening.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy coming to school, demonstrating "positive attendance rates" and a "sense of community."
- Staff have established a "culture of high expectations," resulting in pupils who "behave well" and show "manners and kindness."
- The curriculum is "well-ordered" and taught by staff with "subject expertise," leaving pupils "enthusiastic about their learning."
- Early years provision is strong, with children settling quickly in a "calm and purposeful environment" and leaving "ready for Year 1."
- Inclusion is effective, with the specially resourced provision, the Beacon, making a "positive difference" for pupils with special educational needs.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure disadvantaged pupils develop foundational knowledge, especially in "spelling and handwriting," to close attainment gaps in writing.
- Governors and leaders need to clarify the school’s strategic direction and ensure procedures are implemented "consistently" and with "rigour."
- Systems for monitoring the wellbeing of pupils with long-term absences are "not as effective as they might be" and require improvement.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| 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.
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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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