Riversdale Primary School is a primary school in London, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Riversdale Primary School currently has around 376 pupils on roll, which is about 87% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.5% boys and 45.5% girls. Around 25.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 17.3%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 30 pupils.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 31.1%. other white pupils make up about 14.6%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | 302a Merton Road, London, SW18 5JP |
| Website: | www.riversdaleschool.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 02088746904 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Wandsworth |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Steven Sousa |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 101018 |
Ofsted inspection date: 11/07/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 433 |
| Number of Pupils: | 376 |
| Number of Boys: | 205 |
| Number of Girls: | 171 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 17.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 31.10% | 117 |
| Other White | 14.60% | 55 |
| Other Mixed | 8.20% | 31 |
| African | 6.60% | 25 |
| Pakistani | 6.40% | 24 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 6.10% | 23 |
| White and Asian | 6.10% | 23 |
| Other Asian | 4.80% | 18 |
| Caribbean | 4.50% | 17 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.70% | 14 |
| White and Black African | 2.90% | 11 |
| Other Black | 1.60% | 6 |
| Unclassified | 1.30% | 5 |
| Chinese | 0.80% | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.50% | 2 |
| Indian | 0.50% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riversdale Primary School 302a Merton Road , Wandsworth SW18 5JP | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheringdale Primary School Standen Road , Southfields SW18 5TR | - not rated | 373 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE Primary School Granville Road , Southfields SW18 5SQ | 3out of 4 | 605 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wandle Primary School 330 Garratt Lane , Earlsfield SW18 4EJ | - not rated | 773 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Floreat Wandsworth Primary School 305 Garratt Lane , SW18 4EQ | - not rated | 778 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park House Middle School Arthur Road , Wimbledon SW19 7DZ | - not rated | 2,336 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southfields Community College 333 Merton Road , Wandsworth SW18 5JU | - not rated | 223 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfields Academy 333 Merton Road , Wandsworth SW18 5JU | 3out of 4 | 223 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Cecilia's, Wandsworth Church of England School Sutherland Grove , SW18 5JR | - not rated | 718 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Cecilia's Church of England School Sutherland Grove , SW18 5JR | 3out of 4 | 718 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashcroft Technology Academy 100 West Hill , Wandsworth SW15 2UT | 4out of 4 | 1,359 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park House Middle School Arthur Road , SW19 7DZ | - not rated | 2,336 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Thames College Wandsworth High Street , Wandsworth SW18 2PP | - not rated | 1,350 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The St Michael Steiner School 5 Merton Road , Wandsworth SW18 5ST | - not rated | 1,091 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Linden Lodge School 61 Princes Way , Wimbledon Park SW19 6JB | 3out of 4 | 1,112 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Linden Lodge School 61 Princes Way , Wimbledon Park SW19 6JB | - not rated | 1,112 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Hall School St Andrew's Church Hall , Waynflete Street SW18 3QG | - not rated | 1,249 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenmead School 147 Beaumont Road , Southfields SW19 6RY | 4out of 4 | 1,358 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.