SchoolScoresRiverside Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Holme Street, Hebden Bridge, HX7 8EE
01422 842154 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 15 April 2015.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 15 October 2024: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
34 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Calderdale comparisons use the 34 of its 81 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 47 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Calderdale | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 13th highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Calderdale. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 90% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 17th highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Calderdale. Higher than 39% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 91% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 18th highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Calderdale. Higher than 37% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 85% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 21 parents who had raised a concern Joint 12th highest of 31 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Calderdale. Higher than 42% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 75% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 11 parents of children with SEND 1st highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Calderdale. Higher than 86% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 61% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 11th highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Calderdale. Higher than 48% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91%said yes | 85% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 29%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Calderdale figures pool parents at the Calderdale schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
35 pupils in this year group.
71% — 9 points above the Calderdale average, and 9 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Calderdale | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 71% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 6% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 80% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 74% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 77% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Calderdale. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 10 places for autism. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Calderdale | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 2nd highest of 9 state primary schools in Hebden Bridge. Higher than 47% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.3% | 28.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 9 state primary schools in Hebden Bridge. Higher than 99% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.6% | 4.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 5th highest of 9 state primary schools in Hebden Bridge. Higher than 72% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.8% | 14.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 9 state primary schools in Hebden Bridge. Higher than 41% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.8% | 15.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 5th lowest of 9 state primary schools in Hebden Bridge. Lower than 54% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.9% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 5th lowest of 9 state primary schools in Hebden Bridge. Lower than 51% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.5% | 11.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 8th lowest of 9 state primary schools in Hebden Bridge. Lower than 19% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.2 | 2.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 5th lowest of 9 state primary schools in Hebden Bridge. Lower than 23% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 5th highest of 9 state primary schools in Hebden Bridge. Higher than 46% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.3 | 21.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 6th highest of 9 state primary schools in Hebden Bridge. Higher than 35% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.9 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 1st highest of 4 state primary schools in Hebden Bridge. Higher than 86% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 27.3% | 15.8%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Central Street Infant and Nursery School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)
- Stubbings Infant School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022
- Hebden Royd CofE Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Heptonstall Junior Infant and Nursery School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion)
- Old Town Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023, before conversion) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Burnley Road Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 expected, 4 needs attention · 27% met expected standard (KS2)
- Scout Road Academy 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Colden Junior and Infant School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Midgley School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Riverside Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Riverside Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 15 April 2015. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 15 October 2024, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Riverside Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 9 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Riverside Junior School?
91% of the 34 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Riverside Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 107529.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.