OFSTED
CP Riverside School is inspected by Ofsted to ensure we are providing our students with the best opportunity to thrive and flourish personally, academically and socially.

CP Riverside School’s most recent Ofsted inspection took place on 14 and 15 April 2026.
Ofsted graded the school as follows:
Inspection Area | Judgement |
Safeguarding | Standards Met |
Inclusion | Strong |
Curriculum and Teaching | Expected |
Achievement | Expected |
Attendance and Behaviour | Expected |
Personal Development and Well-being | Strong |
Leadership and Governance | Expected |
In the published report, Ofsted said:
“This is an inclusive school. All pupils… are helped to achieve, belong, and thrive.”
“Pupils enjoy school. They feel happy and safe.”
“The school helps pupils to achieve both academically and personally.”
“Staff know how to identify and remove barriers to achievement. They adapt the curriculum and their teaching to meet pupils’ needs.”
“Pupils make substantial progress from their starting point.”
“Leaders and staff have high expectations of pupils built on positive relationships and established routines.”
“The personal development programme is extensive.”
“Leaders take effective action to continually improve the provision across all areas of the school.”
“All decisions are taken in the best interests of pupils.”
To view the report in full, please click the link here.

