River Beach Primary School

About River Beach Primary School

Welcome to River Beach Primary School! We are incredibly proud of our school and the children in it and we hope that you enjoy learning more about us through our website. Our aim is to give “Every Child, Every Chance, Every Day”.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Dave Ayers

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 5.0

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 5.0

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 78 responses • 11.5% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

93.5% positive 6.4% negative

My child feels safe at this school

82.1% positive 14.2% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

66.6% positive 28.2% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

65.4% positive 19.2% negative

My child does well at this school

83.3% positive 12.8% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 78 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

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

30.8

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

62.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

73.0%

Reading

Avg score: 104.0

84.0%

Maths

Avg score: 105.0

71.0%

Writing

Meeting expected standard

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

Reviews 3

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Emily W Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Best school ever!"

I have been so impressed with the progress my child has made since starting at River Beach. The teachers are supportive and engaging, and the facilities are fantastic. My child loves going to school and always comes home with a smile on their face. We feel so lucky to be a part of the River Beach community.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 5/5

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Hannah T Unconfirmed

Parent Mar 15, 2022

5.0

"Exceptional school"

We have been absolutely delighted with River Beach Primary School. My child has been in Year 2 for a year now and has progressed so much. The school's values of every child, every chance, every day really shine through in everything they do. The sports facilities are excellent and the staff are always happy to help.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Kirsty B Unconfirmed

Parent Jun 1, 2021

4.0

"Good but could be improved"

We moved to a different area and my child had to leave River Beach. The school was great while my child was there and I appreciated the support they gave me. However, I did find that the communication between parents and teachers could be better. Overall, I would recommend the school but with a few tweaks.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 4/5

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