# Riverside Community Special School — Waterlooville, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Special
- **Parent rating:** 4.8/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Students:** 149
- **Principal:** Mrs Josie Payne (interim) and Mrs Jodie Hope (from January 2026)

## Contact

- **Address:** Waterlooville, United Kingdom
- **Phone:** 1764324151
- **Website:** https://www.riverside.hants.sch.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/waterlooville/riverside-community-special-school-6714

## About

Riverside Community Special School is a primary school for pupils who have special educational needs, including those with social and communication difficulties, autism, speech and language difficulties, and learning difficulties. We currently have places for 149 pupils spread across our 14 classes for pupils from Reception to Year 6. We prioritise pupils wellbeing and mental health by providing a learning environment where they feel safe and happy.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Outstanding — Jun 2023
- **Ofsted (Early Years Provision):** Outstanding — Jun 2023
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Jun 2023
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Jun 2023
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Outstanding — Jun 2023
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — Jun 2023

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — A wonderful experience at Riverside!: We've had our child at Riverside for two years now, and it's been a game-changer. They love going to school, and we love the values of 'Achieve, Belong, Celebrate' that they're instilling in them. The facilities are excellent, and the staff are so caring and supportive. We can't recommend Riverside highly enough! *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — Excellent support for complex needs: Riverside has been a lifesaver for our child, who has complex communication and understanding needs. The Makaton and visual timetables have really helped them feel more secure and confident. The staff are incredibly supportive and understanding, and we feel like they're really listening to us as parents. *(May 2021)*
- **4/5** — Good and bad experiences: We took our child out of Riverside after two years when we felt they weren't getting the right kind of support. That being said, the school did a lot to try and help them, and we appreciate the time and effort the staff put in. It's just a shame they didn't have the right resources and expertise to support our child's complex needs. *(Feb 2020)*

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