Riverside Junior School

URN: 107529 • Hebden Bridge HX7 8EE

Overview

Name
Riverside Junior School
URN
107529
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
58.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Lucy Caswell (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01422842154
Website
Visit
Address
Holme Street, Hebden Bridge HX7 8EE

Summary

Riverside Junior School, located in Hebden Bridge, is a community primary school that serves 118 pupils, with a capacity of 250. Established in 1909, the school has a long history of providing education and is part of the Hebden Bridge Schools Federation, collaborating closely with local infant schools. The school prides itself on creating a caring and inclusive environment where children feel valued and supported.

The curriculum at Riverside focuses on equipping pupils with essential skills for safety and success across all subjects, with particular emphasis on mathematics. Engaging assemblies address important topics such as online safety, fostering a positive behaviour culture among students. The school is committed to inclusivity, ensuring that pupils with education, health, and care plans receive tailored support to thrive.

Riverside Junior School values the outdoor learning environment, offering various facilities, including a Trimtrail and sports areas. The school aims to inspire a lifelong love of learning through dynamic teaching methods and strong community ties, reflecting its ethos of nurturing each child's potential.

Key details

LA
Calderdale
Age range
7 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
250
Pupils
118
Boys
68
Girls
50
FSM %
19.50
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-07-02
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Yorkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 118 68 50 250 19.50
2024-09-11 126 70 56 250 19.80
2023-09-11 148 74 74 234 19.60
2022-09-11 148 74 74 234 19.60
2021-09-11 160 81 79 234 20.60
2020-09-11 164 84 80 234 12.80

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