Riverside Primary School Catchment Area
Riverside Primary School is a community primary school in North Shields, North Tyneside , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 156 pupils, and a capacity of 236 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3–11
Age range
156
Pupils
236
Capacity
66%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2024
Riverside Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Riverside Primary School is set by North Tyneside and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by North Tyneside before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find North Tyneside catchment area documents →Riverside Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Minton Lane, North Shields, NE29 6DQ
- Local authority
- North Tyneside
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 77.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 108575
Other Primary Schools in North Shields
If Riverside Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in North Shields are the next closest alternatives.
Cullercoats Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE30 4PB
Waterville Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE29 6SL
Percy Main Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE29 6JA
Monkhouse Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · NE30 3SH
Preston Grange Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · NE29 9QL
Collingwood Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE29 7JQ
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Frequently Asked Questions — Riverside Primary School
Is Riverside Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Riverside Primary School has a capacity of 236 places and currently has 156 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with North Tyneside.
What is the admissions policy for Riverside Primary School? ▾
Admission to Riverside Primary School is managed by North Tyneside. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Riverside Primary School cover? ▾
Riverside Primary School is a primary school in North Shields, North Tyneside, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Riverside Primary School? ▾
Riverside Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.