Riverside Primary School

URN: 104996 • Wirral CH44 6QW

Overview

Name
Riverside Primary School
URN
104996
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
50.1 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Christina Lahive (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01516399787
Website
Visit
Address
Brighton Street, Wirral CH44 6QW

Summary

Riverside Primary School, located in Wirral, is a mixed community school with a current enrollment of 260 pupils, out of a capacity of 307. The school has received an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, particularly in Behaviour and Attitudes and Personal Development, reflecting its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment. Riverside prioritises the spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development of its students, aiming to create a harmonious school community.

The curriculum at Riverside focuses on the well-being and progress of every child, with an emphasis on inclusion and support for diverse needs. The school operates a Local Authority-funded Social Emotional Mental Health inclusion base, catering to children across the borough. Parents are encouraged to engage in their children's education, fostering a collaborative school family atmosphere.

Riverside Primary promotes core values such as individual liberty, mutual respect, and tolerance, aiming to prepare students for future educational stages and societal participation. The school also celebrates notable figures through its "British Heroes" initiative, helping students appreciate the virtues of various role models.

Key details

LA
Wirral
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
307
Pupils
260
Boys
124
Girls
136
FSM %
69.00
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-04-26
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Merseyside

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 260 124 136 307 69.00
2024-09-11 265 123 142 307 64.80
2023-09-11 260 138 122 307 64.30
2022-09-11 260 138 122 307 64.30
2021-09-11 241 132 109 307 59.10
2020-09-11 240 142 98 307 48.60

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