Riversdale Primary School
Community primary school in London (Wandsworth).
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 Riversdale Primary school, we are committed to empowering each child to reach their full potential. Our values driven, inclusive and nurturing environment fosters a love of learning, enabling our pupils to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Through an ambitious, broad and enriching curriculum, we cultivate life long learners who are equipped to navigate the challenges of the modern world with confidence and compassion. Together we inspire our community to embrace diversity, promote wellbeing, and create a brighter future for all.
We believe that our school song expresses the school ethos, which is rooted in British values and our belief in respecting the rights of children. Here's a quick link to some useful information for parents and carers, including home learning apps and the school's communication app. Come on an exciting video tour of our lovely school.
Riversdale Primary School 302A Merton Road Wandsworth London SW18 5JP Enter your post code into the box below and we'll provide you with a list of directions to our school.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
15 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Badminton
- Basketball
- Chess
- Choir
- Climbing
- Computing
- Cricket
- Dance
- Debating
- Drama
- Football
- Gymnastics
- Rugby
- Swimming
- Tennis
Awards
3 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Inclusion Quality MarkInclusion
- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
- UNICEF Rights Respecting SchoolsChildren's rights
Key facts
- URN
- 101018
- 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
- Wandsworth
- Constituency
- Putney
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (10 current, 6 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Pappathi (Pat) Durai-Bates | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Susan Burke Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by LA | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Susan Burke | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Charlie Wells | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr James Wood | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Liam Fitzpatrick | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Steven Sousa | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2025 |
| Mr Frederick Ellis | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Aoife Considine | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Martine Thompson | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Rebecca Osuntokun | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Jennifer El-khawad Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Pat Durai Bates Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Rebecca Gifford Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2021 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Vasoula Baron Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Amy Roberts Former | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2001 · term ended 2025 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 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