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Riverside Primary School
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Riverside Primary School
- Primary
- Medway ME8 8ET
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics is taught well, starting in Nursery. Children learn phonics as soon as they start in Reception Year.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders ensure that pupils experience an ambitious, wide and balanced curriculum.
Areas Needing Improvement: Consistency of teachers鈥� delivery in science and some foundation subjects needs improvement.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Improvements have been made in reading from key stage 1 to 2. High-quality class texts help pupils link learning across subjects.
Support for Falling Behind: Children and pupils are given extra support to catch up if they are not learning as quickly or as well as they should.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour is excellent. They are kind, respectful, and tolerant of others.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported well and have the same opportunities as others.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The headteacher and her team ensure all pupils are safe. Pupils learn without fear of bullying or discrimination.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Relationships with pupils and their families are exceptionally positive and trusting.
Parent Feedback: Parents strongly appreciate how much the school offers their children and praise the headteacher and her team.
Parental Involvement: The school reaches out to its families to work together to support the pupils.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils鈥� lives are enriched by a wealth of activities including trips, music, sports, cookery, and visiting local care homes.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils grow different types of food in the biodome and engage in physical exercise, including dance.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers appreciate the headteacher鈥檚 attention to their well-being.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching builds on what pupils have learned before, helping them to know and remember more.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers鈥� subject knowledge is strong due to effective support and training.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Inconsistency in delivery among some teachers needs improvement.
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About Us
Riverside Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Kent, South East.
It has 442 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1.
At this school, 63% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Friends of Riverside Primary School (FoRPS) is a Friends Association with the aim of providing fun events whilst raising funds for the extras that will enhance school life for the children of Riverside Primary School and advance their education. A small group of parents with similar goals who wished to be more actively involved in school life and support the school founded the organisation in 2015. It has now grown into a successful organisation with thousands of pounds in donations. FoRPS not only raise funds but also help build the sense of community that the school has through the events organised and an excellent working relationship with the school, helping to bring parents, staff, students and the local community together and working towards a common goal. FoRPS isn't just a small committee of people, being a 'friends' organisation means that the whole school community are able to be members (parents, carers, grandparents, staff, child minders, ex-students and members of the local community). Everyone has equal value. We recognise that your level of involvement will depend on your unique circumstances and that not everyone can consistently attend meetings or participate actively. We value all of our volunteers and pride ourselves on being a welcoming and inclusive team of friends, where we aim to create an environment in which all members feel able and confident to have a voice.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 3-11 | 7-11 | 3-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 25 | 25.6 | 28.4 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 103 | - |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 104 | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 94 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 63% | 53.13% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 5.34% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.1 | Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | 1.7 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 100 6 | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 62% 1 | 60.33% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 4 | 9.29% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -4.1 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.7 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 | 91 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 61% | 55.93% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 7.76% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.3 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
25 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Riverside Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1