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Riverside Community Primary School

210 Poole Park Road, Plymouth, PL5 1DD
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Riverside Community Primary School
Plymouth, PL5 1DD
403 Pupils
630 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
53.60% FSM %
200 Boys
203 Girls
About Riverside Community Primary School

Riverside Community Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Plymouth, Plymouth, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 403 pupils on roll. School capacity: 630. Current headteacher: Clare Willcocks.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Foundation school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Plymouth
Region South West
Administrative District Plymouth
Parliamentary Constituency Plymouth Moor View
Ward St Budeaux
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Opened 01-09-2008
UKPRN 10081417
URN 135348
Data Last Updated 13-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (8)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Miss Ruth Sayers Chair of Governors 15/11/2013 30/06/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Philip Blunt Governor 12/10/2021 11/10/2029 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Miranda Crowley Governor 15/12/2014 03/11/2026 Elected by school staff
Mrs Jane Ford Governor 15/12/2014 03/11/2026 Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Christina Longworth Governor 29/11/2024 28/11/2027 Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Miss Anna Palarm Governor 14/06/2022 13/06/2026 Elected by school staff
Miss Laura Webber Governor 21/10/2022 20/10/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Clare Willcocks Governor 01/09/2022 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
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Frequently Asked Questions
Riverside Community Primary School is a Foundation school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Plymouth, Plymouth.
Riverside Community Primary School has 403 pupils, with a capacity of 630.
Riverside Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Head Teacher at Riverside Community Primary School is Mrs Clare Willcocks.
Riverside Community Primary School is at 210 Poole Park Road, St Budeaux, Plymouth, PL5 1DD, in the Plymouth local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Riverside Community Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Riverside Community Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Head Teacher
Mrs Clare Willcocks
210 Poole Park Road, St Budeaux, Plymouth, PL5 1DD
01752365297
www.riversideprimary.net
Location
PL5 1DD  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 135348
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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