Riverside Primary School

About Riverside Primary School

Riverside Primary School is a community school in North Shields, North Tyneside, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 156 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (2 July 2024) rated it Requires Improvement. At the end of Key Stage 2, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 70.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

North Tyneside →

School Type

Community school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

156 / 236 (66%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

2 July 2024

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

Minton Lane, North Shields, North Tyneside, NE29 6DQ

Phone

01912963586

Headteacher

Angela Yilmaz

Website

www.riversideprimary.org.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Riverside Primary School?

Riverside Primary School is a community school in North Shields, North Tyneside, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Riverside Primary School have?

Riverside Primary School has 156 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Riverside Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Riverside Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (2 July 2024).

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

59% of pupils at Riverside Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Riverside Primary School?

Riverside Primary School is located at Minton Lane, North Shields, North Tyneside, NE29 6DQ.