Riverside Special School
URN: 118148 • Goole DN14 5JS
Overview
- Name
- Riverside Special School
- URN
- 118148
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 51.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- David Percival (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01405763925
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Ainsty Street, Goole DN14 5JS
Summary
Riverside Special School, located in Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire, is a community special school catering to 140 pupils aged 2-19 with Severe Learning Difficulties and Profound and Multiple Learning Needs. The school operates in a purpose-built facility that includes a hydrotherapy pool, sensory rooms, and outdoor spaces designed to enhance the learning experience.
The school's ethos centres on respect, inclusion, and aspiration, fostering an environment where every pupil feels valued and supported. Riverside promotes a highly personalised curriculum tailored to individual needs, encouraging students to achieve their potential and develop healthy lifestyles in preparation for adult life.
Led by Headteacher David Percival, the school emphasizes community involvement and open communication with parents. The school encourages visits and feedback, ensuring that families feel connected and informed about their children's education. For further information, parents can access resources and updates through the school's website.
The school's ethos centres on respect, inclusion, and aspiration, fostering an environment where every pupil feels valued and supported. Riverside promotes a highly personalised curriculum tailored to individual needs, encouraging students to achieve their potential and develop healthy lifestyles in preparation for adult life.
Led by Headteacher David Percival, the school emphasizes community involvement and open communication with parents. The school encourages visits and feedback, ensuring that families feel connected and informed about their children's education. For further information, parents can access resources and updates through the school's website.
Useful links
- July 2025 (download)
- September 2025 (download)
- Matomo cookies (other)
- Website design byAPrimarySite (other)
- Log in (other)
- Class Dojo (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Hazel Lodge Pupil Referral Unit (45.2)
- Oaklands Small School (37.5)
- West Bank Hall School (37.5)
- Falcons Learning (36.0)
Key details
- LA
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- Age range
- 2 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 140
- Pupils
- 140
- Boys
- 102
- Girls
- 38
- FSM %
- 32.20
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-09-27
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- East Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 140 | 102 | 38 | 140 | 32.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 136 | 100 | 36 | 140 | 34.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 135 | 100 | 35 | 140 | 38.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 135 | 100 | 35 | 140 | 38.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 128 | 95 | 33 | 120 | 33.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 110 | 81 | 29 | 120 | 27.20 |
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