Riverside Junior School

A good community school school in Calderdale. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Riverside Junior School.

Hebden Bridge, HX78EE Ofsted: Good Age 7-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

53

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
46.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 55.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
47.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 6.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
15 April 2015
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Holme Street
Hebden Bridge, HX78EE
Phone
1422842154
Website
riversidejunior.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
107529
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Holme Street, Hebden Bridge, HX7 8EE
Website
www.riversidejunior.co.uk/
Age range
7-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
250 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
126
Free School Meals
20.6% (26 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
11.9% (15 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
10.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
55.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
6.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
10.2 (7.3 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 106.0
2023 104.0 108.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
25
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
126 pupils
7-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.5 per year)

Down -1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Humanity Integrity Expertise Responsible Attitude Eloquence Wonder Yorkshire Grit

Facilities

Trimtrail Sandpits Four Squares Outdoor table tennis Quiet garden Football pitches Netball pitches Multi-purpose covered outdoor area

Curriculum Highlights

Personalised support for every child Extraordinary, highly skilled teachers who go the extra mile for each child Deft academic focus to secure mastery of the basics A unique speaking culture to develop oral skills of every child Wellbeing, Yorkshire Grit and emotional resilience to prepare children for life Project-based, enquiry-led learning with hands-on activities and real experiences

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast club runs from 7:30am to 8:45am. After-school club runs from 3:00pm to 6:00pm (Mon–Thu) or 3:00pm to 5:30pm (Fri). Costs: Breakfast club £6.50 (includes breakfast); After-school club £13 (includes a healthy light tea). Federation options available at Stubbings and Central Street infant schools.

SEND Provision

SENDCo: Joy Rooney; please contact the school office at [email protected]. Designated Safeguarding Leads: Lucy Caswell (Executive Headteacher) and David Howes (Deputy Headteacher).

Financial Information

Dinners cost £2.50 per day (from September 2023); payments are made via SchoolMoney. Free School Meals information available through Calderdale Council.

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