Riverside Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Riverside Primary School
Address: Belmont Avenue
Town/City: Hereford
County: Herefordshire
Postcode: HR2 7JF
Telephone Number: 01432 274653
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2006

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Emma Shearer
Capacity: 630
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 631 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 100% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 34.2%

Location and administration

URN: 128077
DfE Number: 884/3393
UKPRN: 10075323
UPRN: 200002635105
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: Herefordshire, County of (E06000019)
Constituency: Hereford and South Herefordshire (E14001281)
Electoral Ward: Hinton & Hunderton (E05009459)

Easting & Northing: 350273E, 239117N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 2' 55.82" N 2° 43' 35.05" W
Plus Code: 9C4V27XF+GC

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  • Mr Robin Davies - Governor. Appointed on 5 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 February 2030.
  • Mrs Paula Duddridge - Governor. Appointed on 30 November 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 29 November 2025.
  • Mrs Paula Duddridge - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 9 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 September 2029.
  • Ms Hilda Patricia Gordon - Governor. Appointed on 5 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 September 2027.
  • Mrs Gill Grey - Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 October 2028.
  • Ms Stephanie Hinksman - Governor. Appointed on 10 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 September 2028.
  • Mr David Maxwell - Governor. Appointed on 20 February 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 February 2028.
  • Mrs Alison Naylor - Governor. Appointed on 12 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 March 2030.
  • Mr Brendan Dermott O'brien - Governor. Appointed on 13 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 November 2029.
  • Mrs Gemma Oakes - Governor. Appointed on 20 February 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 20 February 2028.
  • Mr Kevin Oversby - Governor. Appointed on 13 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 November 2029.
  • Ms Jemma Price - Governor. Appointed on 13 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 November 2029.
  • Mrs Emma Shearer - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2017 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Samantha Sweetman - Governor. Appointed on 14 October 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 14 October 2028.
  • Mr Kevin Tillett - Governor. Appointed on 8 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 July 2029.
  • Mr Matthew Warley - Governor. Appointed on 4 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 September 2028.