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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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