Riverside Primary Academy

About Riverside Primary Academy

Riverside Primary Academy is a supportive yet challenging environment where every child can thrive. We encourage all students to reach their full potential, push their boundaries, and achieve their personal best. We are dedicated to hiring the best staff and providing a quality education.

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Key Facts

Founded 2012

Head/Principal Miss L. Smith

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.7

Teaching Quality 4.7

Communication 5.0

Student Wellbeing 5.0

Facilities 5.0

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

14.3

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

65.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

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Kevin S

Parent Jul 10, 2023

4.0

"A Good School, Room for Improvement"

We've been generally happy with Riverside Primary Academy, but we felt that the school could do more to engage our child in learning. The football team did well, but the communication from the school about events and activities could be better. Overall, it's a good school, but we feel it could improve in a few areas.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 4/5

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Benjamin T

Parent May 15, 2023

5.0

"Riverside Primary Academy - A Great Choice"

We've been really happy with our experience at Riverside. The sports day was a highlight for our child and the drama club was a great way to encourage creativity. The only thing that stopped me from giving 5 stars is that I felt the after-school wraparound childcare could be more flexible.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Sophie B

Parent Oct 1, 2022

5.0

"Excellent School with Excellent Teachers"

I have two children who attended Riverside Primary Academy, and I couldn't be more grateful for the education they received. The teachers were supportive and helped my children to develop a love for learning. The facilities are also excellent, and the trips to places like Beamish and Durham Cathedral were always a highlight.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Emily W

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Our Experience at Riverside Primary Academy"

I'm so impressed with the school's facilities, the kids have always come home excited after their first aid workshop and the Earth Day activities were a great way to teach them about sustainability. The teachers are friendly and approachable, and the staff's commitment to their values such as 'raising pupil aspirations' is clear.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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