Lemington Riverside Primary School

What Lemington Riverside Primary School does

Lemington Riverside Primary School is a state-funded, one-form-entry primary academy serving approximately 200-220 children aged 3 to 11 across Nursery, Reception, Years 1-6, and a specialist SEND unit called The Bridge. It is located in an Edwardian building on Rokeby Street, Lemington, Newcastle upon Tyne, overlooking the River Tyne, and operates as part of the West End Schools Trust (WEST), a nine-school multi-academy trust. Core revenue comes from UK government per-pupil funding through the academy agreement, with ancillary, not-for-profit income from Riverside Wraparound childcare (£4 breakfast / £9 evening / £12 combined per child per day), paid school meals (£3.00/day from April 2025), and other small fees; the school also absorbs cost increases to shield families, provides free uniforms, free trips, and a free breakfast club launching September 2026.

The school's product surface spans statutory curriculum delivery (Computing, Art, Music, Science, Mathematics, Phonics, Writing, History, Geography, PE, PSHE, RE, MFL with Mandarin Club), enrichment programs (Ford Castle and France residentials, NUFC partnership, Theatre Royal access, Centre for Life STEM), pastoral services (in-house counsellor, occupational therapist), and The Bridge SEND provision. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through nursery admissions, Reception intake via the local authority, and in-year transfers. There is no proprietary technology platform; the underlying stack is described as standard educational ICT infrastructure with no AI/ML components, no public API, and no app beyond the Greenhouse Schools parent-comms app.

Strategically, the school differentiates on community embeddedness and inclusion - 'bravely different and proudly unique' - built around 15+ named local partnerships (NUFC, Theatre Royal, Feeding Families, Children North East, Ocean Youth Trust, Royal Grammar School, Newcastle Eagles, Newcastle Rugby Foundation, Centre for Life, PGL Ford Castle, a Nancy France partner school, and others). It holds three national awards (Best Read Aloud School 2024, Barclays Girls' Football Equal Access 2025, Poverty Proofing Award 2026) and was subject to an Ofsted inspection in June 2026. Headcount is reported as 5 in firmographic metadata (likely a data artifact - management listings show 12+ named teaching and leadership staff), and revenue is not disclosed; the school has no commercial ownership, no funding rounds, and no M&A activity.

Name

Lemington Riverside Primary School

Legal name

Lemington Riverside Primary School

Website

https://lemingtonriverside.newcastle.sch.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Lemington Riverside Primary School is a state-funded one-form-entry primary academy in Lemington, Newcastle upon Tyne, serving approximately 200-220 children aged 3-11 across Nursery through Year 6 plus a SEND unit, funded by UK government per-pupil grants and not-for-profit wraparound care.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Primary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Child Care Services (62441), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Full-Day Nursery Programs (EDACACAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Nursery School Programs (2–4 Years) (EDACACAB)

Keywords

• Primary education services
• Wraparound childcare
• Early years education
• School meals provision
• Special educational needs

Headquarters

HQ city

Newcastle upon Tyne

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government-Funded Education: Core education services funded by UK government through local education authority. No tuition fees charged for statutory school age children (5-16).
2. Wraparound Childcare Services: Before and after school care (7:45am-6pm) operated on not-for-profit basis. Revenue from breakfast club (£4/child/day) and evening sessions (£9/child/day).
3. School Meals: Paid school meals service for children not eligible for free school meals. Price increased to £3.00/day from April 2025 for Reception-Year 6.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Lemington Riverside Primary School is a state-funded one-form-entry primary school providing education for children aged 3 to 11, from Nursery through Year 6, in the Lemington area of Newcastle upon Tyne. Beyond the statutory curriculum, it offers paid wraparound childcare (Riverside Wraparound, 7:45am–6:00pm), a free breakfast club, school meals, SEND provision through The Bridge, and a distinctive enrichment programme called the "Lemington Riverside Experience."

Product overview

Lemington Riverside Primary School is a one-form-entry primary school catering for children aged 3 to 11. The school offers a comprehensive educational program spanning Early Years (Nursery/Reception) through to Year 6, featuring core curriculum subjects including Computing, Art, Music, Science, Mathematics, Phonics, Writing, History, Geography, PE, PSHE, RE, and MFL with Mandarin Club. The school distinguishes itself through unique programs including The LRPS Experience (cultural, creative and sporting opportunities), The Bridge (specialized education provision), and specialized pastoral care with in-house counselling and occupational therapy. Beyond core education, the school provides wraparound childcare services including Riverside Wraparound (before/after school care from 7:45am-6:00pm) and a Free Breakfast Club from September 2026. Enrichment programs include residential trips (Ford Castle, France 2026), the NUFC Partnership, and various extracurricular activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Riverside Wraparound A before and after school wraparound childcare service for children who attend the school, staffed by qualified school staff. Open from 7:45am to 6:00pm Monday-Friday during term-time and run on a not-for-profit basis for parents/carers.
• Free Breakfast Club A free breakfast club opening from September 2026, available to all children at the school. Children must arrive between 8:15-8:20am at the double blue doors on Rokeby Street.
• The LRPS Experience (Lemington Riverside Experience) A unique programme offering diverse cultural, creative, and sporting opportunities beyond academic achievement, part of the school's distinctive approach to primary education for all enrolled pupils.
• The Bridge A specialized educational provision within the school for children with specific needs, led by Mrs. Annal and Miss Brush, with Mr. Heeley providing regular enrichment activities.
• Early Years Foundation Stage Education program for Nursery and Reception children aged 3-5, featuring the Hygge Approach to learning with focus on wellbeing and outdoor experiences.
• School Meals Paid school meals service for children not eligible for free school meals, priced at £3.00 per day from April 2025 for Reception-Year 6, with school absorbing prior price increases to protect families from cost-of-living pressures.
• Pastoral Care Services In-house counsellor, occupational therapist, and specialist support network ensuring every child receives guidance and care, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health support for all enrolled pupils.

Quantifiable outcome

• School absorbs school meal price increases to protect families from cost-of-living pressures
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

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App detail

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Newcastle United Football Club (NUFC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing partnership with NUFC including raising aspirations programmes, reading challenges, stadium visits, academy footballer visits, and Premier League Primary Stars activities. Children participate in half-termly challenges themed around values such as 'collaboration' and 'working hard'.
• Theatre Royal NewcastlecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing free pantomime tickets and cultural experiences for students. Theatre Royal provides tickets and experiences that would otherwise be inaccessible to many families.
• West End Schools Trust (WEST)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-academy trust connecting 9 Newcastle primary schools. Provides shared learning opportunities, debating competitions, football league (WEST), STEM events, and collaborative projects including joint residential visits.
• Ocean Youth TrustminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Year 6 River Tyne voyage opportunity - a sailing adventure experience for selected children.
• Royal Grammar School Newcastle (RGS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing free swimming lessons for all Year 4 students during Spring term. Access to RGS swimming facilities.
• Children North EastminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for poverty proofing audit - organization works with school to identify and remove financial barriers for families.
• Feeding FamiliesminorOthersCharity providing food hampers for families struggling with food insecurity, particularly at Christmas.
• Newcastle Rugby FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing free holiday sports camps and activities for children from Reception to Year 6.
• Newcastle Eagles BasketballminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing partnership providing free basketball tickets and experiences for school families.
• Centre for LifeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing STEM experiences, VIP days, and science-related educational activities for students.
• Project SantaminorOthersLocal charity providing Christmas gifts and food for families facing financial hardship in the North East.
• PGL Ford CastleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerActivity centre providing outdoor adventure residential experiences for Year 5/6 students including abseiling, raft building, and other activities.
• Partner School in Nancy, FranceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTwin town partnership as part of Turing Scheme funding for France residential visit. Children visit pen pals at partner school in Nancy.
• Newcastle Blue Star Football ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal non-league football club partnership providing free tickets and community engagement opportunities.
• Action for Children (Parent Talk)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOnline parenting support service providing free confidential chat support for parents. Service available at Charlton Street Community Hub.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• E-ACT: A national UK MAT operating multiple primary academies. Comparable as a trust-tier peer and benchmark for academy governance and central back-office support.
• Oasis Community Learning: A large UK MAT with a strong community-hub model that mirrors Lemington Riverside's Charlton Street Community Hub approach. Comparable on the integration of family/community services inside the school building.
• ARK Schools: One of the largest UK multi-academy trusts, operating many primary schools. Comparable as a trust-level peer: similar single-academy membership structure, but a much broader portfolio and portfolio of resources.
• Harris Federation: A large UK MAT running state primaries across London and the South East. Comparable as a trust structure peer and benchmark for central services, shared procurement, and standards.

Direct peers

• West London Free School Primary: A UK free school primary with a strong distinctive ethos and an enriched curriculum that echoes Lemington Riverside's "bravely different and proudly unique" positioning. Comparable on creative/cultural emphasis and a non-traditional state-school brand.
• Future Academies: A UK multi-academy trust with a strong emphasis on cultural capital, university-style curriculum, and partnerships for state school pupils. Closely comparable on the enrichment/partnership model Lemington Riverside uses.
• Stephen Perse Foundation: A Cambridge-based foundation that operates an innovative junior school with a strong enrichment and partnership-based curriculum. Comparable on the metric of a UK school using external partnerships (universities, cultural institutions) to broaden primary-age provision.
• Reach Academy Feltham: A UK state-funded all-through school serving a deprived catchment with an emphasis on extended curriculum, wider enrichment, and wraparound services. Operates under a similar ethos of "more than academic outcomes" and offers comparable wraparound and pastoral provisions.

Others

• Schools North East: A regional network representing schools across the North East of England, including Newcastle. Comparable as a regional ecosystem player that influences policy, funding, and partnership opportunities relevant to a Newcastle primary school.
• West End Schools Trust (WEST): The multi-academy trust that Lemington Riverside is a member of, connecting 9 Newcastle primary schools. Operates the shared debating competitions, football league, and joint residentials that the school directly benefits from, making it the most structurally connected peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/280010439526970
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lemington-riverside-primary-school

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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