Riverside Special School

About Riverside Special School

Riverside Special School is a community special school in Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, for pupils aged 2–19. It has 140 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 September 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 36.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 11% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

East Riding of Yorkshire →

School Type

Community special school

Age Range

Ages 2–19

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

140 / 145 (97%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

26 September 2023

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

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, 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

Ainsty Street, Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire, DN14 5JS

Phone

01405763925

Headteacher

David Percival

Website

www.riversideschoolgoole.com

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Riverside Special School?

Riverside Special School is a community special school in Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, for pupils aged 2–19.

How many pupils does Riverside Special School have?

Riverside Special School has 140 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Riverside Special School's Ofsted rating?

Riverside Special School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 September 2023).

How does Riverside Special School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at Riverside Special School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Riverside Special School?

Riverside Special School is located at Ainsty Street, Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire, DN14 5JS.