Welcome to Riverside Primary School & Nursery

Part of Rainham Mark Education Trust (RMET)

A message from Mrs Robson - Headteacher:

“I am proud to lead a dedicated and talented team of staff, who work together with our Academy Committee and Trust, to make Riverside the best it can be. Our values of Happiness, Empathy, Ambition, Resilience, and Teamwork underpin everything we do and are the HEART of Riverside."

Our vision is to be a school community where every child belongs, every dream is encouraged and every heart is inspired to succeed.

At Riverside, we put HEART into our learning. We nurture Happiness and Empathy to grow a kind community, while building Ambition, Resilience and Teamwork to ensure every child reaches their full potential.

We have a Riverside HEART Squad who show our values which are the heartbeat of our school. At Riverside, we don't just grow learners; we grow confident, compassionate citizens who are ready to thrive in the world beyond our school.

We are a two-form entry primary school with a nursery. We are a unique school, being a mainstream primary with 2 integrated resourced provisions for a number of children with Education Health Care Plans for autism and visual impairment. As a fully inclusive school, we take children from a range of abilities, disabilities, cultures and backgrounds. Our children thrive in a culture of mutual respect and understanding. Our fantastic inclusive practices have been recognised by the Inclusion Quality Mark who have awarded us Flagship status for inclusion since 202

At Riverside, we are passionate about giving children experiences which are both exciting and memorable through a creative curriculum and extra-curricular opportunities. Our curriculum is fun, broad and progressive, developing within our children an intrinsic love of learning. We prioritise health and wellbeing, providing a range of therapeutic interventions and developing life skills in order to build resilience and overcome barriers to learning. Our practices in this field have been recognised by Ofsted, as well as under the Better Medway Health and Wellbeing Award where we achieved Platinum status.

We are proud to be at the heart of our local community and we grow within our children a sense of citizenship, helping them develop respect for the locality, undertaking projects each term as Riverside Rangers. This has included packing shopping for customers at the local Tesco and visiting the elderly at a local care home with cakes made by the children in our fully equipped Cookery Corner. Our inspirational, Jobs Fair for Year 6, encourages our children to work hard and be ambitious for their futures. Through this, we have built strong relationships with local businesses, who are always impressed with the values our children demonstrate.

We work in close partnership with our fantastic parents/carers, communicating effectively through our Class Dojo system and operating an open door policy. We have a dedicated PTA, Friends of Riverside Primary School (FoRPS), who organise fund raising events to improve the school environment and experiences for our children. In addition, our Home School Support Worker is available to offer a wealth of support and advice to parents/carers through drop-in sessions, workshops and signposting.

Our Nursery offers morning or afternoon sessions, and our amazing Nursery team support our youngest children to take those important first steps in their learning. The staff know our children and families well, so that when the vast majority of children move into our Reception classes once they reach school age, they experience a smooth transition and continuity of practice.

We are proud to be an OPAL Platinum Award school, the highest level of recognition for excellence in play. This award reflects our commitment to providing children with rich, varied and high-quality play opportunities every day. Research shows that excellent play supports children's physical health, social skills, creativity, resilience and emotional wellbeing. Through our OPAL approach, children are encouraged to explore, collaborate, take appropriate risks and develop independence, helping them to become confident, happy and successful learners both in and beyond the classroom.

We are proud of the fantastic Riverside HEART shown by our whole school community.

 

What our parents/carers and visitors say about our school: 

"Teachers are amazing with the children and respond to their individual needs."

"My child loves going to school."

"Encouraging well behaved young people to work hard and be respectful."

"Love the fact we can call the school and speak to a teacher; nothing is too much trouble."

"Clear and attainable targets for children."

"Friendly atmosphere and approachable staff."

"My child has benefited from a variety of experiences, visitors and trips organised by the school and FoRPS."

 

Is your child due to start school in September 2027?  

Please let us know if you would like to come and see our Foundation Stage and school by ringing the office on: 01634 623500 and booking a tour.

This school is committed to recruiting with care and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.