Riverside Primary School
Community primary school in London (Southwark).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
At Riverside, we are committed to providing a nurturing and inspiring learning environment where every child can thrive. We foster a love of learning, encourage curiosity, and support every student in achieving their full potential.
Our dedicated team of educators works tirelessly to ensure that each child receives a well-rounded education, by following the National Curriculum and tailoring planning to make it relevant and engaging for an individual class's needs.
Beyond the classroom, we provide a range of extracurricular activities, helping our pupils develop confidence, teamwork, and a passion for new experiences. We believe in working closely with parents and the wider community to create the best possible opportunities for our students.
Whether you are a prospective parent, a member of our community, or simply interested in learning more about us, we invite you to explore our website and see what makes Riverside a special place to learn and grow. We look forward to welcoming you to our school family.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
4 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Computing
- Gymnastics
- Music
- Numbots
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Healthy Eating AwardRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 100808
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Southwark
- Constituency
- Bermondsey and Old Southwark
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (7 current, 5 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Feek | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mardi McBrien Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Lyuboslava Kirilova | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Samuel Chandrasekaran | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Ms Nikini Arulanandam | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Teague Stubbington | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mardi McBrien | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms J lewis S Alder | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Ela Borkowska Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Carol Castle Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mandy Kiddell Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Sacha Meek Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 1 November 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record