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Nursery at Riverside Primary School
Last reviewed: October 2026 · Inspection data and key information above update regularly, however, this review below is refreshed bi-annually and may not reflect recent changes. Contact the nursery directly to confirm current arrangements. If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Early reading gives Riverside’s early years provision its clearest character. In April 2024, children showed enthusiasm for phonics and were developing their listening skills, giving families a concrete picture of the foundations being built before formal schooling progresses.
The nursery belongs to Riverside Primary School on Belmont Avenue in Hereford. At the inspection on 23 and 24 April 2024, Ofsted graded the school’s early years provision Outstanding. That judgement covers early years within the school; it is not a separate nursery inspection.
Learning begins within a curriculum that identifies what children should learn from nursery onwards. This gives nursery learning a place in the school’s teaching sequence, rather than treating it as an isolated stage.
Reading foundations are the most concrete part of the early years picture. In April 2024, children were eager to demonstrate their knowledge of phonics, the connection between sounds and written letters. For parents, this points to early interest in the building blocks of reading. These findings concern early years collectively, so they should be read at that scope.
Listening skills were a clear feature of children’s early development in April 2024. Children were becoming capable listeners quickly, an important foundation for following explanations and taking part in learning.
Attending Riverside’s nursery does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal admissions process and meet the applicable deadline. Treat the nursery choice and the Reception application as two separate decisions: joining one does not secure the other.
The school’s address is Belmont Avenue, Hereford, HR2 7JF. Families can contact the school office on 01432 274653 or email admin@riverside.hereford.sch.uk. This provides a direct enquiry route for parents considering the nursery.
Yes. Riverside Primary School has nursery provision at its Belmont Avenue address in Hereford.
The school’s early years provision was graded Outstanding at the inspection on 23 and 24 April 2024. This is an early years judgement within the school inspection, not a separate nursery rating.
The curriculum identifies learning from nursery onwards. In April 2024, early-years children were developing listening skills and were enthusiastic about demonstrating their phonics knowledge.
No. Families must apply separately for Reception through the normal admissions process.
Telephone 01432 274653 or email admin@riverside.hereford.sch.uk.
