Riverside Special School
Ainsty Street, Goole, DN14 5JSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Riverside Special School is a special school in Goole for ages 2 to 19. It is one of the 157 schools in East Riding of Yorkshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 September 2023, report published 15 November 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 26 September 2023
Leaders at Riverside Special School have taken effective steps to address the significant safeguarding weaknesses identified at the time of the previous inspection in January 2023. Supported by colleagues from the local authority, leaders have addressed safeguarding training, reporting and systems, to ensure that the school's safeguarding culture is now effective. Pupils enjoy exciting lessons at the school. When they arrive, they are warmly greeted by staff. There is a buzz of energy as pupils make their way to lessons. Clear routines are well embedded. Staff know their roles very well. This means that pupils are well supported. At all times, leaders aim to encourage pupils' independence. For example, when pupils arrive in a morning, they have the chance to buy breakfast items to get used to everyday routines. The curriculum is constantly reviewed to ensure that it meets the needs of pupils. Reading support is individually tailored to pupils in all phases in the school. Pupils receive guidance to help them prepare for choices after leaving Riverside Special School. In the sixth form, students receive expert support to help them transition to colleges and other providers. Pupils feel safe. The school environment is inclusive and adapted to the needs of pupils. This means pupils thrive. Some parents, for example, told inspectors about how impressed they were with performances and plays that took place at the school. There is an emphasis on the physical health of pupils woven into classroom- based lessons as well as physical education (PE).
What the school should improve
- The school's record-keeping system needs refinement to ensure that staff can precisely record the nature of safeguarding concerns they raise and to help leaders identify and analyse information and data more effectively. This work is already underway. There is no immediate risk of harm to pupils as information is still recorded by staff and can be accessed by leaders. Leaders should ensure that they complete their review of the system and finalise the changes to improve the quality of information they receive.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
6 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
145 pupils on roll, with places for 155
Schools near Riverside Special School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons Learning | 1 mile | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| Fieldgate School | 9 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Not published |
| Coppice School | 11 miles | Ofsted: Good | 0% met the expected standard |
| Trent View College | 12 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Rowan Education | 12 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community special school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Mr David Percival
- Phone
- 01405763925
- Address
- Ainsty Street, Goole, DN14 5JS
- Local authority
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- URN
- 118148
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.