Rivacre Valley Primary School
URN: 130270 • Ellesmere Port CH66 1LE
Overview
- Name
- Rivacre Valley Primary School
- URN
- 130270
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kate Docherty (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01518327602
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Rivacre Brow, Ellesmere Port CH66 1LE
Summary
Rivacre Valley Primary School is a community school located in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, catering to a mixed-gender population of 333 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 310. The school promotes a safe and engaging learning environment, encouraging students to explore and grow both academically and personally. The school day begins at 8:30 am and concludes at 3:15 pm, with a nutritious breakfast provided for students during the first 20 minutes.
The curriculum at Rivacre Valley is designed to foster life skills and personal development, with a focus on creating well-rounded individuals. The school actively engages with the community, exemplified by initiatives such as fundraising for local charities and celebrating events like World Book Day. The ethos of respect and tolerance is integral to the school's values, aiming to prepare students to be valuable members of society.
Under the leadership of Headteacher Mrs K Docherty, Rivacre Valley Primary School also prioritises support for students with special educational needs through the dedicated work of the SENDCo, Mrs V Vaughan. The school maintains open communication with parents and offers various resources, including a comprehensive prospectus and information on school policies, to ensure a collaborative approach to education.
The curriculum at Rivacre Valley is designed to foster life skills and personal development, with a focus on creating well-rounded individuals. The school actively engages with the community, exemplified by initiatives such as fundraising for local charities and celebrating events like World Book Day. The ethos of respect and tolerance is integral to the school's values, aiming to prepare students to be valuable members of society.
Under the leadership of Headteacher Mrs K Docherty, Rivacre Valley Primary School also prioritises support for students with special educational needs through the dedicated work of the SENDCo, Mrs V Vaughan. The school maintains open communication with parents and offers various resources, including a comprehensive prospectus and information on school policies, to ensure a collaborative approach to education.
Useful links
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- here (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Meadow Community Primary School (79.3)
- Childer Thornton Primary School (77.3)
- Childer Thornton Primary School (75.4)
- Whitby Heath Primary School (73.2)
- Wolverham Primary and Nursery School (72.2)
Key details
- LA
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 310
- Pupils
- 333
- Boys
- 183
- Girls
- 150
- FSM %
- 32.10
- Open date
- 1995-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-10-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cheshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 333 | 183 | 150 | 310 | 32.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 311 | 175 | 136 | 310 | 38.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 306 | 163 | 143 | 310 | 39.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 306 | 163 | 143 | 310 | 39.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 289 | 154 | 135 | 310 | 37.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 290 | 149 | 141 | 310 | 33.60 |
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