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.
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MONDAY 6TH JULY/TUESDAY 7TH JULY:
- PARENT/CARER EVENINGS: Appointments for this are now closed. If you didn't make an appointment, end of year reports will be sent home with your child at the end of Wednesday. On Tuesday evening, parents/carers are invited to also visit the dinner hall in school where our chef Gillian is preparing menu samples for you to try from our school menu.
- After school on Monday we have our NUFC STEM Club for Year 4 children and their parents/carers - please note, due to parent/carer evening this week the club takes place in the DINNER HALL (top building).
TUESDAY 7TH JULY:
- Selected children from our school choir will be visiting a location in Newcastle city centre to perform at a 'pop up choir' event with Mr. Jordan. Children will be back for lunch.
- In the afternoon, Year 2 will be working with the Cap-A-Pie drama group in school.
- Year 1 Science Club at the Life Centre (children will be back at school for around 5pm).
WEDNESDAY 8TH JULY:
- Walbottle Academy transition day for children moving there in September 2026. Children should arrive at Lemington Riverside for 8:20am - a private coach will pick them up at 8:30am. They be brought back to school for the normal dismissal time from Lemington Riverside. Children should wear their LRPS uniform. They can bring their own packed lunch OR a free one will be provided at Walbottle.
- In the morning, children in all other classes in school will spend time with their new teacher in their new classroom.
- In the afternoon we will be joined by Alina Trewhitt from Newburn Library who will be launching the summer reading challenge in assembly.
THURSDAY 9TH JULY:
- AM - Sports Day for the Bridge, Nursery and Reception in the Early Years Garden at school.
- PM - 1:30-3pm - Years 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Sports Day at the Lemington Football Centre (West Denton Rd, NE15 7LQ). Parents/carers are welcome to come along and cheer on the children in what will be a fun afternoon of sport. Parents/carers MUST remain in the designated areas for spectators which will be clearly marked out. Children can be collected by parents/carers at the END of Sports Day (but not before the event has finished) - this is to ensure safe and orderly dismissal for all. Refreshments will be on sale and there will be a 50/50 cash prize draw - please note we can take cash payments only. Sports Days are fun events that our children love, our staff work hard to organise them, please be respectful of the safety measures we have in place to keep everybody safe at the events. Thank you.
FRIDAY 10TH JULY:
- In the afternoon, Year 2 will be working with the Cap-A-Pie drama group in school.
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The match is currently 'live' in the downstairs hall and we can certainly say we've got a passionate crowd at Lemington Riverside this morning!
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