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
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.
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.
Useful links
- School money (other)
- Website by Together Learning Trust Comms Team (other)
- Central Street Infant School (other)
- Our federation (other)
- Hebden Bridge Schools Federation (other)
- Term dates (other)
- Join our team (other)
- Stubbings Infant School (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Old Town Primary School (69.7)
- Heptonstall Junior Infant and Nursery School (61.4)
- Scout Road Academy (60.2)
- Stubbings Infant School (59.8)
- Central Street Infant and Nursery School (59.7)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.
Add a review
Please sign in to post a review.
Go to login
Are you the school owner?
Claim this profile to reply to reviews and add details.