Open Special Mixed

Riverside Special School

Ainsty Street, Goole, DN14 5JS
140 Pupils
145 Capacity
2–19 Age Range
32.20% FSM %
102 Boys
38 Girls
About Riverside Special School

Located in Goole (DN14 5JS), Riverside Special School is a mixed-gender Not applicable school for pupils aged 2–19 with a Does not apply character, classified as Special schools and situated within the local authority of East Riding of Yorkshire.

It has 140 pupils on roll. School capacity: 145. Current headteacher: David Percival.

Data for Riverside Special School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community special school
Type Group Special schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority East Riding of Yorkshire
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District East Riding of Yorkshire
Parliamentary Constituency Goole and Pocklington
Ward Goole South
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 Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10017356
URN 118148
Data Last Updated 29-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Jessica Horseman Chair of Governors 12/12/2024 04/12/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Annette Benstead Governor 08/06/2024 08/06/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Nicola Dixon Governor 29/06/2021 28/06/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Janet Huscroft Governor 21/05/2025 21/05/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Laura Lattimore Governor 29/06/2021 28/06/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Emma Lawson Governor 22/10/2024 22/10/2027 Elected by school staff
Mr Keith Rhodes Governor 01/09/2005 01/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Deborah Russell Governor 10/12/2025 09/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr John Speight Governor 29/06/2021 28/06/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Patricia Ward Governor 06/03/2024 06/02/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jonathan Watkin Governor 27/11/2018 27/06/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Christopher Wood Governor 01/10/2025 01/10/2028 Elected by parents
Frequently Asked Questions
Riverside Special School is a Community special school (group: Special schools) in Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire.
Riverside Special School has 140 pupils, with a capacity of 145.
Riverside Special School caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.
The Headteacher at Riverside Special School is Mr David Percival.
Riverside Special School is at Ainsty Street, Goole, DN14 5JS, in the East Riding of Yorkshire local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at Riverside Special School: Has a sixth form.
Riverside Special School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr David Percival
Ainsty Street, Goole, DN14 5JS
Location
Quick Summary
URN 118148
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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