Lemington Riverside Primary School

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Welcome to Lemington Riverside

Welcome to a primary school that embraces innovation and takes pride in being truly unique.

At Lemington Riverside Primary School, we are an inclusive and vibrant community at the heart of Lemington, overlooking the beautiful River Tyne. We cater for children aged 3 to 11 and are a one-form-entry school, with one class per year group, allowing us to build strong relationships and a close-knit school environment.

Our home is a striking Edwardian building, featuring bright, spacious classrooms, well-equipped libraries, ICT facilities, and inspiring outdoor spaces. In addition, our on-site community hub provides a wide range of activities, services, and support for pupils, families, and the wider community.

We believe primary education should offer far more than academic achievement alone. While our children leave us with strong outcomes, they also take with them rich experiences and lasting memories. Our unique “Lemington Riverside Experience” offers a diverse programme of cultural, creative, and sporting opportunities.

Our dedicated team of teachers and support staff bring enthusiasm, expertise, and innovation into every classroom. They engage in ongoing professional development and educational research to ensure our curriculum remains ambitious, engaging, and relevant.

We are also proud of our exceptional pastoral care. With access to an in-house counsellor, occupational therapist, and a broad network of specialist support, we ensure every child receives the guidance and care they need to flourish.

At Lemington Riverside, we describe ourselves as “bravely different and proudly unique” — unafraid to think creatively and committed to doing what is best for our children and community.

We warmly welcome prospective families to visit us. If you would like to arrange a tour, please get in touch using the contact details on our website — we would be delighted to meet you.

What’s Happening...

Today (Wednesday 8 July) at the Charlton Street Hub... 1 Likes

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YEAR 6 TRANSITION DAY AT WALBOTTLE:
A reminder for Year 6 children who are going NET Walbottle Academy for their transition day today (Wednesday 8 July).
- Arrive at Lemington Riverside for 8:20am - a private coach will collect children and take them to Walbottle at 8:30am.
- Children should wear their LRPS uniform. Children can either bring a packed lunch of their own or will be provided by Walbottle.
- Children will return to school this afternoon by private coach and be dismissed from Lemington Riverside at 3:30pm as normal. 2 Likes

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Due to the forecasted high temperatures, we have relaxed our uniform policy for the remainder of this week (Wednesday/Thursday/Friday). Children do not need to wear school uniform on these days and can choose to wear clothes more suitable for the weather (no sleeveless tops please).
With high UV we encourage parents/carers to ensure their child has applied sun cream before the school day.
We also encourage children to bring a sun hat and a refillable water bottle.
Thank you. 3 Likes

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We are incredibly proud to share the outcome of our recent Ofsted inspection!
We are delighted that Lemington Riverside Primary School has been judged to have met the 'Expected Standard' across all areas of inspection and, most significantly, has been recognised as 'STRONG' for Inclusion – a judgement that reflects the exceptional work our staff do every single day to ensure every child belongs, thrives and succeeds at Lemington Riverside.
This recognition means so much to us because inclusion has always been at the heart of everything we do. We are immensely proud that Ofsted recognised our unwavering commitment to supporting every child, regardless of the barriers they may face.
Some of the comments that made us particularly proud include:
⭐ "Leaders are relentless in their work on inclusion."
⭐ "The high proportion of pupils facing barriers to their learning and/or wellbeing... are supported effectively."
⭐ "Every pupil is made to feel as though they belong."
⭐ "The school is well led... They are determined that no child is left behind."
⭐ "Parents, carers and the local authority are full of praise for the leaders' work in relation to inclusion and the support they offer."
The report also celebrates our caring school community, recognising that:
💙 "Pupils at Lemington Riverside develop a sense of community and belonging."
💙 "Staff are proud to work at the school."
💙 "Parents and carers are positive about their children's experiences at school."
This report reflects the dedication, passion and hard work of our incredible children, staff, governors, families and the wider community of Lemington.
You can read the full Ofsted report by following this link >>> https://lemingtonriverside.newcastle.sch.uk/Ofsted/ 37 Likes

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