Riverside Primary School
URN: 108575 • North Shields NE29 6DQ
Overview
- Name
- Riverside Primary School
- URN
- 108575
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 49.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Angela Yilmaz (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01912963586
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Minton Lane, North Shields NE29 6DQ
Summary
Riverside Primary School is a mixed community school located in North Shields, North Tyneside, with a current enrolment of 156 pupils and a capacity of 236. The school is committed to creating a safe and stimulating environment where children can develop as learners and achieve their full potential. Riverside promotes core values such as respect, resilience, and responsibility, fostering a culture of mutual understanding and support among students.
The curriculum at Riverside is designed to be broad and balanced, encouraging independent learning and curiosity. The school emphasizes the importance of lifelong learning, equipping students with the skills necessary to face future challenges with confidence and optimism. Additionally, Riverside is dedicated to inclusivity, actively working to eliminate discrimination and promote equality among all pupils, including those with special educational needs and those eligible for free school meals.
Riverside Primary School also serves as a community hub, engaging with local families and fostering positive relationships. The school prioritises the well-being and progress of every child, ensuring that all members of the school community feel valued and respected.
The curriculum at Riverside is designed to be broad and balanced, encouraging independent learning and curiosity. The school emphasizes the importance of lifelong learning, equipping students with the skills necessary to face future challenges with confidence and optimism. Additionally, Riverside is dedicated to inclusivity, actively working to eliminate discrimination and promote equality among all pupils, including those with special educational needs and those eligible for free school meals.
Riverside Primary School also serves as a community hub, engaging with local families and fostering positive relationships. The school prioritises the well-being and progress of every child, ensuring that all members of the school community feel valued and respected.
Useful links
- Juniper Websites (other)
- Accessibility Statement (other)
- High Visibility (other)
Nearby alternatives
- New York Primary School (73.1)
- Cullercoats Primary School (69.4)
- St Marys Roman Catholic Primary School Aided (64.5)
- Monkhouse Primary School (63.0)
- Preston Grange Primary School (62.9)
Key details
- LA
- North Tyneside
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 236
- Pupils
- 156
- Boys
- 78
- Girls
- 78
- FSM %
- 77.80
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-05-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 156 | 78 | 78 | 236 | 77.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 158 | 80 | 78 | 236 | 76.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 168 | 76 | 92 | 236 | 74.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 168 | 76 | 92 | 236 | 74.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 174 | 85 | 89 | 236 | 65.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 163 | 72 | 91 | 236 | 63.90 |
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