Riverside Community Primary School Birstall

URN: 140746 • Leicester LE4 4JU

Overview

Name
Riverside Community Primary School Birstall
URN
140746
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
LIONHEART EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
64.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Chelsea Williams (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
Telephone
01162107373
Website
Visit
Address
Riverside Community Primary School Birstall, Wanlip Lane, Leicester LE4 4JU

Summary

Riverside Community Primary School, located in Leicester, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrollment of 419 pupils, slightly below its capacity of 428. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, guided by its motto "Believe and Achieve." Riverside aims to provide a broad and rich curriculum that not only focuses on academic excellence but also on the holistic development of each child.

The school emphasizes the importance of character education through its 6Rs: Respect, Responsibility, Resourcefulness, Resilience, Reflection, and Reciprocity. These values are integrated into daily learning to help students develop essential life skills and prepare them for future challenges. Riverside is part of the Lionheart Educational Trust, collaborating closely with other local schools to enhance educational quality and support.

Riverside Community Primary School prioritises strong relationships with parents and carers, fostering a community where children feel happy and motivated to learn. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for all.

Key details

LA
Leicestershire
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
LIONHEART EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Capacity
428
Pupils
419
Boys
219
Girls
200
FSM %
12.90
Open date
2014-04-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-11-30
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Leicestershire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 419 219 200 428 12.90
2024-09-11 427 220 207 428 11.50
2023-09-11 487 233 254 428 12.30
2022-09-11 487 233 254 428 12.30
2021-09-11 495 237 258 428 11.90
2020-09-11 482 233 249 428 8.70

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