Riversdale Primary School

A requires improvement community school school in Wandsworth. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Riversdale Primary School.

London, SW185JP Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

38

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
35.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 42.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
11 July 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
302a Merton Road
Wandsworth
London, SW185JP
Phone
2088746904
Website
riversdaleschool.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
101018
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
302a Merton Road, Wandsworth, London, SW18 5JP
Website
www.riversdaleschool.org.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
433 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
389
Free School Meals
24.7% (96 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
12.3% (48 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
17.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
42.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 104.0
2023 101.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
22 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
43
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
389 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.0 per year)

Up 1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"A nurturing, ambitious and values led school."

Share Love Empathy Reflect Respect Individual Aspire Democracy Value Entrusted

Head Teacher's Message

Today marks my first day as Interim Headteacher, and I would like to begin by thanking you for...

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Art Club Drama Club

Sports

Football Basketball Swimming Tennis

Facilities

On-site heated swimming pool Soft play areas Sensory room Stage with theatre curtains and lighting AstroTurf outdoor football pitch Biodome and Secret Garden Three structured ASC classrooms Laptops, Chromebooks and iPads for ICT School playgrounds with dedicated play areas Interactive whiteboards in classrooms Art room and dedicated art facilities Music room and instrument access

Curriculum Highlights

Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised phonics (used for systematic phonics) Daily 30-minute phonics lessons in Reception and Year 1 Ready Steady Read Together reading scheme (adopted in Summer 2025) for reading to learn Three weekly reading practice sessions with trained staff Rainbow Reading sessions and reading assemblies to promote reading for pleasure Kapow Primary curriculum for Computing and related Digital Literacy Kapow music scheme and online safety emphasis MyHappyMind Plus Relationships, Health and Wellbeing Education Geography/History knowledge organisers and progression maps Art and Design knowledge organisers and specialist art teaching

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wraparound care package including Breakfast Club (7:45-8:45) and Bailey After School Care (3:15-6:00), with after-school clubs; holiday care (Off the Grid); bookings via Arbor app; late booking/collection fees apply.

Admissions Criteria

Riversdale is a local authority maintained school. Admissions arrangements are determined in agreement with Wandsworth Borough Council and are coordinated by the local authority. Riversdale is a two form entry (60 places) school as of September 2017. Nursery admissions are managed by the school; Reception to Year 6 admissions are coordinated by the Local Authority.

Financial Information

Breakfast Club: £5.00 per day per child. Bailey After School Care: 3:15pm-4:30pm Early Session £8.50; 3:15pm-6:00pm Full Session £14.00. Late booking and late collection fees apply (£10+). Wraparound care booking via Arbor app; fees may apply for late booking/collection.

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