Riverside Special School is an all-through special school in Goole, Yorkshire and the Humber. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this special school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
The school has 140 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 6.1%, 31% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 11.4%.
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Riverside Special School has an overall absence rate of 11.4%. The national average for primary schools is approximately 4.0%.
The teacher turnover rate at Riverside Special School is 6.1%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Riverside Special School has 140 pupils on roll.
31% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
Riverside Special School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in September 2023 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Riverside Special School is next inspection expected around 2027.
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Riverside Special School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
170/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
62/mo
36% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 7 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.1
Bus Stops
2
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Goole area
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.