Riverside Primary School
Brighton Street, Wallasey, Wirral, CH44 6QWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Riverside Primary School is a primary school in Wirral for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 135 schools in Wirral. It ranks 37th of 47 primary schools in Wirral. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 25 April 2023, report published 19 June 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 25 April 2023
Pupils love coming to Riverside Primary School. The enthusiastic and dedicated staff ignite a passion for learning as soon as children join the school in the early years. Pupils enjoy the wealth of rich experiences that staff provide. These encounters enhance their learning and widen their knowledge of the world. Pupils achieve well. They are particularly proud of their achievements in creative arts and sports. Pupils receive the warmest of welcomes each day from staff and their peers. The school motto 'we're all different, we're all wonderful' shines through the way that pupils conduct themselves. Pupils are especially respectful to each other and to staff. They have an excellent understanding of diversity and how others are different from themselves. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), know and understand the school rules. They rise to the high expectations that staff have for both their learning and behaviour. Pupils focus well on their learning in lessons and any disruption is very rare. They play extremely well together, creating a very happy atmosphere. This helps pupils to feel safe in school. If incidents of bullying do occur, they are dealt with quickly and effectively by staff. Parents and carers are highly positive about the exceptional support and care that their children receive. They would recommend the school to others.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, it is unclear what knowledge will be the most useful for pupils' subsequent learning. This hinders some teachers in designing aspects of learning for pupils in these subjects. Leaders should ensure that, in these subjects, teachers are clear about the knowledge that pupils need to remember.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
251 pupils on roll, with places for 307
Schools near Riverside Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wallasey | 0.2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 57% met the expected standard |
| Egremont Primary School | 0.4 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 52% met the expected standard |
| Somerville Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Kingsway Primary School | 0.5 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 37% met the expected standard |
| Liscard Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Christina Lahive
- Phone
- 01516399787
- Address
- Brighton Street, Wallasey, Wirral, CH44 6QW
- Local authority
- Wirral
- URN
- 104996
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.