Is Riverside School, Tadcaster a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 6 May 2026 under its report-card framework and graded five areas at Expected standard and two at Needs attention. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 52nd of 280 primary schools in North Yorkshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Riverside School, Tadcaster's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 64% of pupils at Riverside School, Tadcaster met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Riverside School, Tadcaster?

Applications for Reception places at Riverside School, Tadcaster starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Riverside School, Tadcaster

Wetherby Road, Tadcaster, LS24 9JN

Local ranking52nd of 280 primary schools in North Yorkshire

Ofsted: Expected

Primary

Phase

406

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 6 May 2026. Figures last updated 30 July 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 6 May 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Needs attention
Inclusion: Expected standard
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 64.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 11.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 82.0%
Writing (Expected): 77.0%
Maths (Expected): 70.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 77.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 106.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 104.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 105.0
Cohort Size: 56

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 369
Boys: 183 (51%)
Girls: 178 (49%)
Capacity: 406 (89% full)
SEND: 10.6%
FSM Eligible: 10.6%
EAL: 0.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.9%
SEN Support: 8.7%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 24.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 14.7
Budget per Pupil: £5,655/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.0% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 12.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 97.5%
Mixed Other: 0.8%
Asian Chinese: 0.8%
White Other: 0.3%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.3%
Black African: 0.3%

97.5%

White British

0.8%

Mixed Other

0.8%

Asian Chinese

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01937832899

schooloffice@rs.starmat.uk

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Wetherby Road

Tadcaster, Yorkshire and the Humber

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Administrative

URN: 145822
UKPRN: 10067576
Establishment No.: 2427
Trust: YORKSHIRE LEARNING TRUST

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