Rivers Primary Academy, a proud member of the Windsor Academy Trust family, was inspected under Ofsted’s rigorous new School Report Card framework in February 2026. This new system has significantly raised the bar for schools across the country. Under the new framework the "Expected standard" represents a very high benchmark of quality.

Rivers Primary Academy Report Card

• Attendance and Behaviour - Expected Standard

• Early Years - Expected Standard

• Inclusion - Expected Standard

• Leadership and Governance - Expected Standard 

• Curriculum and Teaching - Expected Standard

• Personal Development and Wellbeing - Expected Standard

• Achievement - Needs Attention

Inspectors praised the warm and respectful environment at the school, noting that the school motto, "Together we achieve our best," is lived out every day through positive attitudes and strong teamwork. The report highlighted that students are happy, confident, and love learning. Most importantly, inspectors found that the school's collaborative approach ensures that students feel safe and ready to learn every single day.

Key Highlights from the Ofsted Report:

"Leaders have established a warm and inclusive culture, where every pupil is valued."

"Warm interactions and effective partnerships between staff, parents and carers help children settle quickly and feel secure."

"Pupils are respectful and kind towards each other."

"Pupils enjoy coming to school and feel welcomed and safe from the moment they arrive."

"They talk proudly about belonging to Rivers Primary Academy."

"The leadership team... are working with clear purpose and steady determination."

"Leaders make decisions with pupils' best interests at the centre of their work."

"The school's enrichment offer is extensive and open to all."

Read our full report here