Riverside Primary School

URN: 144135 • Gillingham ME8 8ET

Overview

Name
Riverside Primary School
URN
144135
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
RMET
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
54.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Helen Robson (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01634623500
Website
Visit
Address
St Edmunds Way, Gillingham ME8 8ET

Summary

Riverside Primary School, located in Gillingham, Medway, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 449 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 390. The school is part of the Rainham Mark Education Trust and is committed to providing an inclusive educational environment, featuring integrated provisions for children with Education Health Care Plans for autism and visual impairment. Riverside's ethos is encapsulated in its motto, "Happy, Helpful and Hard-working," and it promotes values such as curiosity, respect, and teamwork.

The curriculum at Riverside is designed to be broad and engaging, fostering a love of learning through creative approaches and extracurricular activities. The school prioritises health and wellbeing, offering various therapeutic interventions to support students' resilience and personal development. Recognised for its outstanding inclusive practices, Riverside has achieved Flagship status for inclusion and Platinum status under the Better Medway Health and Wellbeing Award.

Community involvement is a key aspect of Riverside's identity, with initiatives like the Riverside Rangers, where students engage in local projects. The school maintains strong partnerships with parents and local businesses, enhancing the educational experience and fostering a supportive environment for all families.

Key details

LA
Medway
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
RMET
Capacity
390
Pupils
449
Boys
253
Girls
196
FSM %
35.00
Open date
2017-04-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-11-13
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Kent

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 449 253 196 390 35.00
2024-09-11 442 243 199 390 30.90
2023-09-11 370 199 171 360 30.20
2022-09-11 370 199 171 330 30.20
2021-09-11 331 174 157 265 28.80
2020-09-11 293 150 143 265 19.10

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