Riverside Community Primary School
URN: 135348 • Plymouth PL5 1DD
Overview
- Name
- Riverside Community Primary School
- URN
- 135348
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 50.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Clare Willcocks (since 2025) , Head Teacher
- Telephone
- 01752365297
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 210 Poole Park Road, Plymouth PL5 1DD
Summary
Riverside Community Primary School, located in Plymouth, is a mixed foundation school with a current enrolment of 403 pupils, serving a capacity of 630. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and nurturing environment where every child can thrive. With a focus on building essential skills from the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) through Key Stage 2 (KS2), Riverside aims to develop enthusiastic learners who are well-prepared for future challenges.
The curriculum at Riverside is designed to engage pupils through meaningful and contextual activities, ensuring that learning is relevant and connected to their experiences. The school follows the National Curriculum, alongside the Plymouth Agreed syllabus for Religious Education, and places a strong emphasis on hands-on learning opportunities both in and out of the classroom. This approach aims to cultivate resilience, independence, and critical thinking skills among students.
Riverside Community Primary School also prioritises strong partnerships with parents, recognising their vital role in supporting children's education. The school values respect, responsibility, and reflection, fostering a community where diversity is celebrated and every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.
The curriculum at Riverside is designed to engage pupils through meaningful and contextual activities, ensuring that learning is relevant and connected to their experiences. The school follows the National Curriculum, alongside the Plymouth Agreed syllabus for Religious Education, and places a strong emphasis on hands-on learning opportunities both in and out of the classroom. This approach aims to cultivate resilience, independence, and critical thinking skills among students.
Riverside Community Primary School also prioritises strong partnerships with parents, recognising their vital role in supporting children's education. The school values respect, responsibility, and reflection, fostering a community where diversity is celebrated and every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.
Useful links
- School Vision (download)
- Staff (other)
- Student (other)
- Google Chrome (other)
- Greenhouse School Websites (other)
- Website Design (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Elburton Primary School (79.1)
- Hyde Park Infants' School (76.0)
- Glen Park Primary School (74.8)
- Boringdon Primary School (70.2)
- Holy Cross Catholic Primary School (70.2)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 403 | 200 | 203 | 630 | 53.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 445 | 219 | 226 | 630 | 54.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 493 | 238 | 255 | 630 | 48.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 493 | 238 | 255 | 630 | 48.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 524 | 250 | 274 | 630 | 48.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 549 | 264 | 285 | 630 | 43.90 |
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