River View Community Primary School

URN: 136076 • Salford M7 1QZ

Overview

Name
River View Community Primary School
URN
136076
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
61.0 / 100
School thumbnail

Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Daniel Gauld (since 2025)
Telephone
01619212670
Website
Visit
Address
1 Wheaters Street, Salford M7 1QZ

Summary

River View Community Primary School, located in Salford, serves a mixed-gender cohort of 511 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 420. The school has a strong commitment to community engagement and has been providing quality education for over a decade. Headteacher Mrs. Claire Batty emphasizes the importance of staff training to ensure the best outcomes for students, fostering a supportive and dedicated learning environment.

The curriculum at River View is diverse, covering essential subjects such as English, Mathematics, Science, and the Arts, alongside modern foreign languages and personal, social, and health education. The school also prioritises inclusivity, offering special educational needs and disability (SEND) provisions to support all learners effectively.

With a significant percentage of pupils (43.80%) eligible for free school meals, River View plays a vital role in the local community, aiming to provide a nurturing atmosphere where children can thrive academically and socially. The school offers various extracurricular activities, including clubs and sports, further enriching the student experience. For more information, visit their website at www.riverviewprimary.co.uk.

Key details

LA
Salford
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
420
Pupils
511
Boys
286
Girls
225
FSM %
43.80
Open date
2011-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-09-20
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 511 286 225 420 43.80
2024-09-11 526 294 232 420 42.40
2023-09-11 504 278 226 420 41.10
2022-09-11 504 278 226 420 41.10
2021-09-11 483 257 226 420 38.50
2020-09-11 484 254 230 420 33.70

Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.

Add a review

Please sign in to post a review. Go to login

Are you the school owner?

Claim this profile to reply to reviews and add details.

Requires login