Riverside Primary School

About Riverside Primary School

Riverside Primary School is an academy converter in Gillingham, Medway, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 449 pupils on roll. It is part of RMET. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 November 2019) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 31.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 17.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Medway →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

449 / 390 (115%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

12 November 2019

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

St Edmunds Way, Gillingham, Medway, ME8 8ET

Phone

01634623500

Headteacher

Helen Robson

Website

www.riverside.medway.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Riverside Primary School?

Riverside Primary School is an academy converter in Gillingham, Medway, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Riverside Primary School have?

Riverside Primary School has 449 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Riverside Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Riverside Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 November 2019).

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

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

Is Riverside Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Riverside Primary School is part of RMET.

Where is Riverside Primary School?

Riverside Primary School is located at St Edmunds Way, Gillingham, Medway, ME8 8ET.