Riverside Primary School
URN: 128077 • Hereford HR2 7JF
Overview
- Name
- Riverside Primary School
- URN
- 128077
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 70.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Emma Shearer (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01432274653
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Belmont Avenue, Hereford HR2 7JF
Summary
Riverside Primary School is a community school located in Hereford, catering to a mixed-gender population of 631 pupils, with a capacity of 630. The school prides itself on its inclusive culture, ensuring that every child feels welcome and valued. In April 2024, Riverside received an Outstanding rating from Ofsted across all areas, reflecting its commitment to high educational standards and personal development.
The school’s ethos is centred around preparing children to be responsible and effective citizens. This is achieved through a curriculum that integrates core values such as resilience, responsibility, and kindness into daily activities and interactions. Riverside offers a variety of outdoor learning opportunities, including orchards, a pond, and a vegetable garden, which enhance the educational experience.
Riverside Primary School also provides robust support for its students, with a dedicated team including a Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator and various teaching assistants. The school encourages parental involvement and welcomes inquiries from families interested in learning more about its offerings and community engagement.
The school’s ethos is centred around preparing children to be responsible and effective citizens. This is achieved through a curriculum that integrates core values such as resilience, responsibility, and kindness into daily activities and interactions. Riverside offers a variety of outdoor learning opportunities, including orchards, a pond, and a vegetable garden, which enhance the educational experience.
Riverside Primary School also provides robust support for its students, with a dedicated team including a Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator and various teaching assistants. The school encourages parental involvement and welcomes inquiries from families interested in learning more about its offerings and community engagement.
Useful links
- Parent View (other)
- Ofsted Report (other)
- Greenhouse School Websites (other)
- Website Design (other)
Nearby alternatives
- St Paul's CofE Primary School (77.2)
- Holmer CofE Academy (76.2)
- Sutton Primary Academy (74.6)
- St Weonard's Primary School (72.6)
- St James' CofE Primary School (70.6)
Key details
- LA
- Herefordshire, County of
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 630
- Pupils
- 631
- Boys
- 321
- Girls
- 310
- FSM %
- 36.70
- Open date
- 2006-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-04-24
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Herefordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 631 | 321 | 310 | 630 | 36.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 620 | 320 | 300 | 630 | 35.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 604 | 323 | 281 | 630 | 32.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 604 | 323 | 281 | 630 | 32.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 643 | 332 | 311 | 630 | 31.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 651 | 347 | 304 | 630 | 24.10 |
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