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
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.
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.
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Nearby alternatives
- Barnsole Primary School (79.4)
- St George's Church of England School, Bourton (72.7)
- Fairview Community Primary School (69.2)
- Thames View Primary School (68.0)
- Park Wood Junior School (65.5)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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