Kew Riverside Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Good

37 Courtlands Avenue, Richmond, TW9 4ESOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Kew Riverside Primary School is a primary school in Richmond upon Thames for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 84 schools in Richmond upon Thames. It ranks 33rd of 38 primary schools in Richmond upon Thames. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2017.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 10 January 2017, report published 21 February 2017

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 25 November 2021

Kew Riverside is a happy and safe place to learn. Pupils typically said that staff are caring and want the best for them. Leaders and staff are ambitious for all pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They work hard to help their pupils become respectful and caring young citizens. Pupils have regular opportunities to contribute to school life. For example, through the school council. Pupils enjoy the range of clubs and sporting opportunities that further support their development. Pupils enjoy coming to school. They are polite and confident. Pupils said that everyone looks out for each other. They are tolerant of others and want their classmates to succeed. Pupils celebrate their successes through assemblies and events such as anti- bullying week and Children in Need. The school is calm and orderly. Pupils said that staff always have time to listen to them. They said that bullying is very rare in this school. Nevertheless, leaders keep detailed records of any instances of bullying. They work closely with pupils and their families to restore good relationships.

What the school should improve

  • Some subject leaders are new to their role this year. Their planning and assessment require further development. At times, subject content is not purposeful nor appropriate for all year groups. Leaders should ensure that subject leaders have the time and support to plan and implement curriculum plans effectively.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

15 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths73%

73%, 11 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths13%

13%, 5 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score105

105, 1 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

84 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals38.1%

38.1%, 11.6 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language50%

50%, 28.4 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support22.6%

22.6%, 7.8 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan9.5%

9.5%, 3.5 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Kew Riverside Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Darell Primary and Nursery School0.5 milesOfsted: Good39% met the expected standard
Kew College0.6 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
The King's Church of England Primary School0.6 milesOfsted: Good88% met the expected standard
Broomfield House School0.6 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Thomson House School0.6 milesOfsted judgements: Outstanding88% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Community school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Miss Ardeep Virdi
Address
37 Courtlands Avenue, Richmond, TW9 4ES
Local authority
Richmond upon Thames
URN
133343

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.