How many pupils does Riverside Academy have?

Riverside Academy has 238 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Riverside Academy's Ofsted rating?

Riverside Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 June 2024).

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

77% of pupils at Riverside Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Riverside Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Riverside Academy is part of REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Riverside Academy?

Riverside Academy is located at Newbold Road, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1EH.

Riverside Academy

Newbold Road, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1EH

Outstanding

Inspected 25 June 2024

Outstanding

Ofsted

77%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

238

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Riverside Academy

Riverside Academy is an academy sponsor led in Rugby, Warwickshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 238 pupils on roll. It is part of REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 June 2024) rated it Outstanding. At the end of Key Stage 2, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 25.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 35.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Warwickshire →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 238 / 210 (113%) · over capacity
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Last Ofsted Inspection: 25 June 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

25.3%

Free school meals

35.6%

EAL

4.6%

SEN support

21.4%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

77%

Expected standard (RWM)

13%

Higher standard (RWM)

107

Avg reading score

107

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.7%

Overall absence

16.0%

Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

10.56

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.4 vs 2023/24

21.8

Pupils per teacher

↑ +2.5 vs 2023/24

11.23

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +1.9 vs 2023/24

£46,078

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 31% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,690 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

2.5

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.5 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,765

Spend per pupil

£7,309

Income per pupil

42%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Newbold Road, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1EH
Phone: 01788544096
Head Teacher: Rebecca Payne
Website: www.riversideacademy.co.uk/

Academy Trust

REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Riverside Academy?: Riverside Academy is an academy sponsor led in Rugby, Warwickshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Riverside Academy have?: Riverside Academy has 238 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Riverside Academy's Ofsted rating?: Riverside Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 June 2024).
How does Riverside Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 77% of pupils at Riverside Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Riverside Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Riverside Academy is part of REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Riverside Academy?: Riverside Academy is located at Newbold Road, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1EH.

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