Riverside Primary School and Nursery
Donnington Gardens, Cookham Road, Maidenhead, SL6 7JAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Riverside Primary School and Nursery is a primary school in Maidenhead for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 83 schools in Windsor and Maidenhead. It ranks 14th of 20 primary schools in Maidenhead. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 July 2023, report published 27 September 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 July 2023
Pupils are happy and thriving at this school. Leaders are ambitious for pupils to achieve their very best. Pupils want to succeed. They talk confidently about their learning and are proud of their achievements. Leaders expect pupils to be 'ready, respectful and safe' in lessons and around the school. Pupils meet leaders' high expectations and work enthusiastically in class. They socialise well together at playtimes. Warm, trusting relationships exist throughout the school. Bullying is rare. However, if it happens, staff resolve any issues quickly. Pupils immerse themselves in the life of the school and the local community. They enjoy taking part in the wide range of clubs on offer, such as reading, archery, running and football. The school's eco warriors support the school with litter-picking events. They also encourage the school community to reduce energy use and to increase recycling. The school's curriculum and wider opportunities help to prepare pupils for life in modern Britain. Pupils learn about democracy by voting for the school council team, the head boy and girl and for the winners of the school talent show. Pupils really value difference. They make sure that everyone treats each other with tolerance, kindness and respect.
What the school should improve
- In some foundation subjects, teachers do not always design tasks which enable pupils to build knowledge systematically. Teachers also do not always identify gaps in pupils' knowledge quickly enough so that they can be addressed promptly. As a result, pupils do not always learn as well as they could. Leaders should ensure that teachers implement the curriculum effectively across all subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
52 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
368 pupils on roll, with places for 480
Schools near Riverside Primary School and Nursery
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Maidenhead | 0.1 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 48% met the expected standard |
| St Piran's School | 0.4 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Furze Platt Junior School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 68% met the expected standard |
| Furze Platt Infant School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Richard Daniels
- Phone
- 01628621741
- Address
- Donnington Gardens, Cookham Road, Maidenhead, SL6 7JA
- Local authority
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- URN
- 109820
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.