Riverside Primary School
St Edmunds Way, Gillingham, ME8 8ET
Age range
Ages 3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
449
Headteacher
Mrs Helen Robson
Type
Primary
Ofsted
Good
Local authority
Medway
Academy
Yes
About Riverside Primary School
Riverside Primary School is a primary academy in Rainham, Gillingham, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. It admits both boys and girls. The school has a nursery.
Learning and school life
The curriculum is designed for pupils in the school's age range.
SEND and information for families
It is a mainstream school with resourced SEND provision. The school's SEND information covers autism and visual impairment. Parents should check the school's latest admissions policy and SEN information report for current details.
School admissions
Admissions assessment
No separate entrance assessment
School results & attendance
KS2 results
A-Level results
N/A
Attendance
100% − absence
Free school meals
SEND
SEND setting
Mainstream school with resourced provision
SEND provision
Resourced provision: resourced provision capacity 15; VI - Visual Impairment; ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Specialisms
Autism; Visual impairment
Wraparound & nursery
Nursery
Yes
Breakfast club
Please check with the school
After-school club
Please check with the school
Riverside Primary School term dates
Autumn 1 · 2026
1 Sep-23 Oct
Autumn 2 · 2026
2 Nov-18 Dec
Spring 1 · 2027
4 Jan-12 Feb
Spring 2 · 2027
22 Feb-25 Mar
Summer 1 · 2027
12 Apr-28 May
Summer 2 · 2027
7 Jun-21 Jul
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Vetted tutors serving Gillingham and surrounding villages, covering Kent Test, GCSE and A-Level.
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Coming soonParent services
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Coming soonFrequently asked
What type of school is Riverside Primary School?
Riverside Primary School is a primary academy. It admits both boys and girls.
What age range does Riverside Primary School cover?
Riverside Primary School serves pupils aged 3 to 11.
What SEND support does Riverside Primary School offer?
Riverside Primary School is a mainstream school with resourced SEND provision. Areas of SEND support include autism and visual impairment.
What is Riverside Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Riverside Primary School Good after its inspection on 4 June 2025.
Where is Riverside Primary School?
Riverside Primary School is at St Edmunds Way, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 8ET.
About this information. Compiled from published sources including the Department for Education, Ofsted and the school's own website. Last reviewed July 2026.
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