Riverside Junior School
Holme Street, Hebden Bridge, HX7 8EEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Riverside Junior School is a primary school in Hebden Bridge for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 112 schools in Calderdale. It ranks 25th of 75 primary schools in Calderdale. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 15 April 2015, report published 8 May 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 15 October 2024
Riverside is a caring and friendly school where parents and pupils feel happy and included. Strong relationships create a warm and supportive atmosphere. Teamwork plays a key role in the school community, making it a wonderful place for learning. The school equips pupils with essential skills to stay safe in today's world. Engaging assemblies address important topics like online safety and local water safety. These lessons are impactful, helping pupils grasp how to navigate various situations safely. The school promotes a positive behaviour culture. Pupils speak politely to adults and each other, especially during group work. The school has introduced a new approach to breaktimes. This encourages teamwork and fun activities. All pupils behave exceptionally well during these times. They collaborate well with their friends, including pupils from the resourced provision, which is integrated into school life. The focus of the school and this positive environment have helped improve attendance. Pupils grow in confidence at this school. The school focuses on helping pupils succeed in all subjects. Pupils do well in mathematics. The school prioritises the work needed to ensure pupils achieve the same level of success in other subjects. The school promotes a love of learning for all pupils.
What the school should improve
- Some pupils start school without accurate letter formation or writing fluency. This results in ongoing errors that hinder their ability to write effectively. The school should focus on teaching correct letter formation and provide more practice to improve handwriting fluency.
- In some subjects, pupils can recall basic information but struggle with a deeper understanding of their learning. This leads to difficulties in remembering and connecting important knowledge over time. The school should continue to embed its new approach to assessment to help pupils remember and connect key knowledge across the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
35 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
118 pupils on roll, with places for 250
Schools near Riverside Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Street Infant and Nursery School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Stubbings Infant School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Hebden Royd CofE Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Heptonstall Junior Infant and Nursery School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Old Town Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Ms Lucy Caswell
- Phone
- 01422842154
- Address
- Holme Street, Hebden Bridge, HX7 8EE
- Local authority
- Calderdale
- URN
- 107529
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.