Rivers Primary Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Walsall. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Rivers Primary Academy.

Walsall, WS31LY Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

68

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
69.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 82.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
60.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 12.0%
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 February 2022
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Livingstone Road
Blakenall
Walsall, WS31LY

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140196
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Livingstone Road, Blakenall, Walsall, WS3 1LY
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
WINDSOR ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
446 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
450
Free School Meals
53.8% (242 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.4% (11 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
19.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
82.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
12.0%
Reading Score:
108.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
107.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
82.0 (+23.2 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 108.0
2023 105.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
25 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
50
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
450 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.5 per year)

Up 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

Democracy Rule of Law Individual Liberty Mutual Respect and Tolerance Ready Respectful Safe

Head Teacher's Message

Welcomes families and speaks to the unique nature of every child, emphasises a warm, nurturing, high-expectation environment, a rich and ambitious curriculum, and invites visits/personal tours of Rivers Primary Academy.

Facilities

music/art studio DT/Science lab

Curriculum Highlights

White Rose Maths The Write Stuff Reading: Whole class reading approach and domain focus lessons Phonics: Little Wandle 1:1 Digital Learning (Years 3-6) EmPowered Digital Learning WAT Wider Curriculum Get Set 4 PE PSHE inc. Relationships Education (RHE) Languages (KS2) Forest School

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

Admissions Criteria

Admissions for Rivers Primary Academy are conducted through the home local authority. For September 2026 admissions, applications open 1 October 2025 and close 15 January 2026, with decisions issued on 16 April 2026. In-year admissions are coordinated by Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council. Oversubscription criteria apply according to Windsor Academy Trust/LA guidance; additional admission documents are available via the local authority and the school’s admissions page.

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