Lemington Riverside Primary School

A good foundation school school in Newcastle upon Tyne. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Lemington Riverside Primary School.

Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE158RR Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

47

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
47.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 56.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
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
8 November 2011
Previous grade
Good
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
Rokeby Street
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE158RR
Phone
1912674315
Website
lemingtonriverside.newcastle.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
108456
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Primary
Address
Rokeby Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE15 8RR
Website
www.lemingtonriverside.newcastle.sch.uk/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
West End Schools Trust
Capacity
210 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
197
Free School Meals
69.9% (138 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
8.1% (16 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
22.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
56.0%
Reading Score:
101.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
103.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 101.0
2023 103.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

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

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-2.5 per year)

Down -2.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

WE ARE LEMINGTON WE ARE COLLABORATIVE WE ARE RESILIENT WE ARE DISCIPLINED WE ARE GLOBAL WE ARE AMBITIOUS

Head Teacher's Message

A welcome from Headteacher Craig Heeley emphasising Lemington Riverside as bravely different and proudly unique, with a strong commitment to inclusivity and community.

Facilities

Edible Playground On-site community hub Sensory room ICT facilities Libraries Outdoor environment Breakout spaces Spacious Edwardian building (feature)

Curriculum Highlights

The LRPS Experience The Hygge Approach Edible Playground International Schools #WeAreGlobal Global partnerships and language exposure (French, Mandarin) Year 6 Residential to Nancy (France) and theatre partnerships

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Discounted access for working families; before and after school wraparound service.

Admissions Criteria

Nursery admissions window; 30 hours funded; applications window 8 January 2026 to 13 March 2026; Reception and Years 1-6 admissions are managed by Newcastle City Council via in-year transfer; tours arranged after application; nursery policy PDFs available.

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