Lemington Riverside Primary School
URN: 108456 • Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE15 8RR
Overview
- Name
- Lemington Riverside Primary School
- URN
- 108456
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- West End Schools Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 51.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Craig Heeley (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01912674315
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Rokeby Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE15 8RR
Summary
Lemington Riverside Primary School is a foundation school located in Newcastle upon Tyne, catering to children aged 3 to 11. With a capacity of 210 pupils and currently 207 enrolled, the school operates as a one-form entry institution, ensuring a close-knit learning environment. The school is housed in a spacious Edwardian building, featuring modern facilities such as libraries, ICT resources, and a sensory room, complemented by an engaging outdoor space.
The school prides itself on its inclusive ethos, offering a curriculum that goes beyond academics to include a variety of cultural, creative, and sporting activities. The dedicated staff focus on delivering an ambitious curriculum while also providing strong pastoral support, including access to an in-house counsellor and occupational therapist. This holistic approach aims to equip students with both knowledge and life skills, fostering resilience and collaboration.
Lemington Riverside is deeply embedded in its community, with a community hub on-site that offers additional services and activities for families. The school’s core values—pride in heritage, collaboration, resilience, discipline, and global awareness—guide the learning experience, promoting a supportive and enriching environment for all pupils.
The school prides itself on its inclusive ethos, offering a curriculum that goes beyond academics to include a variety of cultural, creative, and sporting activities. The dedicated staff focus on delivering an ambitious curriculum while also providing strong pastoral support, including access to an in-house counsellor and occupational therapist. This holistic approach aims to equip students with both knowledge and life skills, fostering resilience and collaboration.
Lemington Riverside is deeply embedded in its community, with a community hub on-site that offers additional services and activities for families. The school’s core values—pride in heritage, collaboration, resilience, discipline, and global awareness—guide the learning experience, promoting a supportive and enriching environment for all pupils.
Useful links
- https://lemingtonriverside.newcastle.sch.uk/News/A-Royal-surprise-at-the-Centre-for-Life/ (other)
- https://lemingtonriverside.newcastle.sch.uk/News/NUFC-2025-26-project-launched/ (other)
- Lemington Riverside Primary School (other)
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- #WeAreLemington (other)
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- Wraparound (other)
- https://www.lemingtonriverside.newcastle.sch.uk/News/Lemington-Heroes-10-October-2025/ (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Front Street Community Primary School (78.9)
- West Jesmond Primary School (76.6)
- Cragside Primary School (76.5)
- Benton Park Primary School (76.2)
- Archibald First School (75.2)
Key details
- LA
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- West End Schools Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 207
- Boys
- 102
- Girls
- 105
- FSM %
- 66.20
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-04-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 207 | 102 | 105 | 210 | 66.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 197 | 99 | 98 | 210 | 68.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 162 | 81 | 81 | 210 | 74.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 162 | 81 | 81 | 210 | 74.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 161 | 80 | 81 | 210 | 70.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 145 | 78 | 67 | 210 | 62.10 |
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