Riverside Community Primary School Birstall

About Riverside Community Primary School Birstall

Riverside Community Primary School Birstall is an academy converter in Leicester, Leicestershire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 419 pupils on roll. It is part of LIONHEART EDUCATIONAL TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 13.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 13% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Leicestershire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

419 / 428 (98%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

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

Riverside Community Primary School Birstall, Wanlip Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 4JU

Phone

01162107373

Executive Headteacher

Rachel Roberts

Website

http://www.riversideacademy.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Riverside Community Primary School Birstall?

Riverside Community Primary School Birstall is an academy converter in Leicester, Leicestershire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Riverside Community Primary School Birstall have?

Riverside Community Primary School Birstall has 419 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

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

56% of pupils at Riverside Community Primary School Birstall met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Riverside Community Primary School Birstall part of an academy trust?

Yes — Riverside Community Primary School Birstall is part of LIONHEART EDUCATIONAL TRUST.

Where is Riverside Community Primary School Birstall?

Riverside Community Primary School Birstall is located at Riverside Community Primary School Birstall, Wanlip Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 4JU.