Riverside Primary School Catchment Area
Riverside Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Gillingham, Medway , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 449 pupils, and a capacity of 390 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
449
Pupils
390
Capacity
115%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2019
Riverside Primary School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Riverside Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Medway. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Medway before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Medway catchment area documents →Riverside Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- St Edmunds Way, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 8ET
- Local authority
- Medway
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 35% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 144135
Other Primary Schools in Gillingham
If Riverside Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Gillingham are the next closest alternatives.
Stower Provost Community School Catchment Area
Community school · SP8 5LX
Hempstead Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · ME7 3HJ
Hempstead Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · ME7 3QG
Bredhurst Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · ME7 3JY
St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · ME8 9NP
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · ME7 1YH
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Frequently Asked Questions — Riverside Primary School
Is Riverside Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Riverside Primary School currently has 449 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 390 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Riverside Primary School? ▾
Admission to Riverside Primary School is managed by Medway. 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 Gillingham, Medway, 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 Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.