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Riverside Primary School, North Shields
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Riverside Primary School

Minton Lane, North Shields, NE29 6DQ

A Requires improvement-rated primary school in North Shields where 59% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Community school
Pupils
156
Ages
3-11
FSM
77.8%
Capacity
236
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Jul 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
73.0%
Writing
68.0%
Maths
64.0%
RWM Combined
59.0%

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About Riverside Primary School

Riverside Primary School is a primary school in North Shields, North Tyneside. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2024 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 59% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 156 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Minton Lane, North Shields, NE29 6DQ | More schools in North Tyneside

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Riverside Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jul 2024 — Requires improvement
  2. Apr 2015 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Riverside Primary School

What is Riverside Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Riverside Primary School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Riverside Primary School's latest exam results?
Riverside Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 59% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Riverside Primary School located?
Riverside Primary School is a primary school in North Shields, North Tyneside (NE29 6DQ).
How many pupils attend Riverside Primary School?
Riverside Primary School has around 156 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Riverside Primary School with other schools?
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