Rivacre Valley Primary School

About Rivacre Valley Primary School

Rivacre Valley Primary School is a community school in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West and Chester, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 333 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 October 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 30.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 7.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Cheshire West and Chester →

School Type

Community school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

333 / 310 (107%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

18 October 2022

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Rivacre Brow, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West and Chester, CH66 1LE

Phone

01518327602

Headteacher

Kate Docherty

Website

www.rivacrevalleyprimary.co.uk/

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Rivacre Valley Primary School?

Rivacre Valley Primary School is a community school in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West and Chester, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Rivacre Valley Primary School have?

Rivacre Valley Primary School has 333 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Rivacre Valley Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Rivacre Valley Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 October 2022).

How does Rivacre Valley Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

58% of pupils at Rivacre Valley Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Rivacre Valley Primary School?

Rivacre Valley Primary School is located at Rivacre Brow, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West and Chester, CH66 1LE.