Riverside Community Special School

About Riverside Community Special School

Riverside Community Special School is a community special school in Waterlooville, Hampshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 151 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 June 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 44.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Hampshire →

School Type

Community special school

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

151 / 149 (101%) · over capacity

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

6 June 2023

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

Scratchface Lane, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 5QD

Phone

02392250138

Headteacher

Jodie Hope

Website

www.riverside.hants.sch.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Riverside Community Special School?

Riverside Community Special School is a community special school in Waterlooville, Hampshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Riverside Community Special School have?

Riverside Community Special School has 151 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Riverside Community Special School's Ofsted rating?

Riverside Community Special School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 June 2023).

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

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

Where is Riverside Community Special School?

Riverside Community Special School is located at Scratchface Lane, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 5QD.