Lemington Riverside Primary School
Primary · Foundation school · Ages 3–11 · Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne
Lemington Riverside Primary School is a primary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne for ages 3–11 (foundation school). Newcastle upon Tyne has published a last distance offered for this school for Reception 2018 to 2026 entry.
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Key facts
- Address
- Rokeby Street, Lemington, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE15 8RR
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Pupils on roll
- 216 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 66.7% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.4
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade Inspected 23 June 2026
Strengths
- “Pupils at Lemington Riverside develop a sense of community and belonging.”
- “Pupils know that the school value, '#WeAreLemington', means everyone is treated equally, fairly and with respect.”
- “They appreciate the friendships they make and are respectful to each other and their teachers.”
To improve
- “Leaders recognise there is some further work to do to ensure consistency in the quality and accuracy of pupils' handwriting and spelling.”
- “Although attendance is not at the national average overall, leaders' actions have ensured a steady improvement over time.”
- “During lessons, teachers typically check pupils' understanding effectively and address misconceptions appropriately, although occasionally gaps are not addressed as quickly as they could be.”
Safeguarding: met
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 14 July 2026 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 52% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 30 first-preference applications, 30 offers in total, 29 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
Last distance offered and catchment
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- Last distance offered for Reception 2018 to 2026, as Newcastle upon Tyne published it, drawn on the map
- Earlier years of exam results
- Which schools pupils move on to or come from
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Newcastle upon Tyne.
- St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close 0.3 mi Good Last distance published
- Waverley Primary School 0.3 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Broadwood Primary School 0.6 mi Good Last distance published
- St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle 0.9 mi Good Last distance published
- West Denton Primary School 1.0 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton 1.1 mi Good Last distance published
- Knop Law Primary School 1.3 mi Not judged Last distance published
- Newburn Manor Primary School 1.3 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published