Riverbridge Primary School, Staines
Riverbridge Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Staines, part of Lumen Learning Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in December 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 4th-highest of the 7 schools in Staines with published results, and 10,359th of 14,452 across England. It was 98% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2019)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Surrey (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Riverbridge Primary School in detail
Riverbridge Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Riverbridge Primary School Breakfast Club is currently based at our Knowle Green base - children from both bases can attend from 7.35am, and we will walk the children to Park Avenue base at 8.35am. Click here to be taken to the Breakfast Club. Start - The school day starts at 8.35am and finishes at 3.10pm."
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:35am and after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 73% of Year 6 pupils at Riverbridge Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 67% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 81% and 79% in Surrey and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (65% in reading, 75% in maths).
Getting a place at Riverbridge Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 85 families put Riverbridge Primary School as their first choice and 173 named it as one of their preferences, for 89 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 3 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Riverbridge Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Riverbridge Primary School are Our Lady of the Rosary Primary School (under 0.1 miles, 96% reading, 96% maths); Buckland Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 75% reading, 62% maths); Hythe Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 68% reading, 66% maths); and Thorpe Lea Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 77% reading, 63% maths).
Riverbridge Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
Our Lady of the Rosary Primary SchoolBuckland Primary SchoolHythe Primary SchoolThorpe Lea Primary School
The trust
Riverbridge Primary School is one of 7 schools run by Lumen Learning Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 66% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
What parents say
81 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Riverbridge Primary School (as of September 2025): 98% would recommend the school, 96% say their child is happy there and 75% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (99%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (75%).
Who goes there
34.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (46%), Asian (24%) and Mixed (9%).
In 2026, 83 pupils (12.1%) received SEN support and 20 (2.9%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Staines Rail Station, about 550 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Grovebarns (at), 40 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 329 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Surrey (76), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Riverbridge Primary School issued 5 suspensions, 0.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Riverbridge Primary School are The Matthew Arnold School (0.7 miles), The Magna Carta School (0.8 miles) and Thomas Knyvett College (1.6 miles).
The Matthew Arnold SchoolThe Magna Carta SchoolThomas Knyvett College
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Surrey published that the last place for 2023 entry went to a family 0.966 km away (straight line). The cut-off moves every year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from June 2019, 7 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's December 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Riverbridge is a warm, inclusive school where children settle in quickly and develop a real love of learning. Staff build strong relationships with pupils and provide excellent support for those who need extra help - whether with reading, maths or emotional needs. Children learn important values like respect, tolerance and inclusion, and many parents praise how well the school supports their families.
Key Strengths
- Pupils have positive attitudes to learning and behave well, with improving attendance
- Strong teaching of phonics and early reading - pupils become fluent and confident readers
- High levels of emotional support help all pupils, including disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND, to achieve well
- Excellent personal development focus with opportunities for pupils to take responsibility
- Very positive relationships between staff and pupils, with strong emphasis on tolerance and inclusion
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects beyond English and maths, the school has not yet clearly defined exactly what knowledge and skills pupils need to learn, which means some pupils have gaps in their knowledge
- The school needs to specify the precise order in which knowledge should be taught across all subjects
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports leaders, school councillors, family learning sessions
Riverbridge Primary School has maintained good standards since its previous inspection in 2019. Pupils work hard, behave well, and achieve good outcomes with strong support for those who need it.
At a Glance
19.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
81 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 65% to 73% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 75% to 67% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 67% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.6
Avg class size
29.3
Infant (KS1)
28.6
KS2
19
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Riverbridge Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Riverbridge Primary School.
- Junior Adventures Group @ Eclipse Leisure Centre TW18160m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Riverbridge Primary School is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Surrey's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Riverbridge Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Riverbridge Primary School is in Surrey; for families living there:
- Surrey's school travel policy: Travel Assistance Policy for under 16s
- How to apply: Apply online for under 16 travel help
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 22
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 6
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 22 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 16 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 on a bicycle.
3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Surrey is 13 (the median across 521 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Riverbridge Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
620 pupils
630 places
10 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Staines
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Staines
Across Surrey council
Places available
13,004
Applications
11,426
Got 1st preference
89.8%
Got preferred school
98.7%
All primary applications across Surrey council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
83
SEN Support
20
EHC Plans
15.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
687
Total Pupils
354
Boys
333
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
31
Teachers
22.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,355
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,281
Per pupil
£3662k
Total funding
£200k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.6%
Overall absence
14.7%
Persistent absence
557
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Riverbridge Primary School
Questions parents ask about Riverbridge Primary School
What are SATs results like at Riverbridge Primary School?
Of the pupils at Riverbridge Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 73% reached the expected standard in reading and 67% did so in maths.
What is Riverbridge Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Riverbridge Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in December 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2019, it was rated Good.
How close to Riverbridge Primary School do you need to live?
Surrey published for September 2023 entry that the last place offered at Riverbridge Primary School on distance went to a family 0.97 km away. This is the authority's own figure for one year, not a fixed boundary - the cut-off moves with the number of applications, so treat it as a guide rather than a guarantee.
Is it hard to get a place at Riverbridge Primary School?
Riverbridge Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 98% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Riverbridge Primary School?
Classes at Riverbridge Primary School average 29.6 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Riverbridge Primary School?
Riverbridge Primary School has around 687 pupils on roll. 20% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Riverbridge Primary School?
5.6% of sessions were missed at Riverbridge Primary School in 2024/25. 14.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Riverbridge Primary School?
Apply through Surrey's coordinated admissions process, naming Riverbridge Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Riverbridge Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Riverbridge Primary School: Junior Adventures Group @ Eclipse Leisure Centre TW18 (160m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Riverbridge Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 22 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 16 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 on a bicycle. 3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Surrey is 13 (the median across 521 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Riverbridge Primary School?
Riverbridge Primary School is at Park Avenue, Staines, Surrey, TW18 2EF.
Sources: Surrey admissions booklet; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)