Welcome to Lemington Riverside
Welcome to a primary school that embraces innovation and takes pride in being truly unique.
At Lemington Riverside Primary School, we are an inclusive and vibrant community at the heart of Lemington, overlooking the beautiful River Tyne. We cater for children aged 3 to 11 and are a one-form-entry school, with one class per year group, allowing us to build strong relationships and a close-knit school environment.
Our home is a striking Edwardian building, featuring bright, spacious classrooms, well-equipped libraries, ICT facilities, and inspiring outdoor spaces. In addition, our on-site community hub provides a wide range of activities, services, and support for pupils, families, and the wider community.
We believe primary education should offer far more than academic achievement alone. While our children leave us with strong outcomes, they also take with them rich experiences and lasting memories. Our unique “Lemington Riverside Experience” offers a diverse programme of cultural, creative, and sporting opportunities.
Our dedicated team of teachers and support staff bring enthusiasm, expertise, and innovation into every classroom. They engage in ongoing professional development and educational research to ensure our curriculum remains ambitious, engaging, and relevant.
We are also proud of our exceptional pastoral care. With access to an in-house counsellor, occupational therapist, and a broad network of specialist support, we ensure every child receives the guidance and care they need to flourish.
At Lemington Riverside, we describe ourselves as “bravely different and proudly unique” — unafraid to think creatively and committed to doing what is best for our children and community.
We warmly welcome prospective families to visit us. If you would like to arrange a tour, please get in touch using the contact details on our website — we would be delighted to meet you.
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What’s Happening...
If your child was born between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023 you can apply for their Reception school place for September 2027. Please note, even if your child attends our Nursery at Lemington Riverside, you must still apply for a Reception place through Newcastle City Council. The deadline to apply for a Reception place is 15 January 2027. TO APPLY FOR A RECEPTION PLACE CLICK HERE >>> https://lemingtonriverside.newcastle.sch.uk/For-a-place-in-Reception-September-2025/
If your child is currently in Year 6 (Mr. Sayers' class) you can also now apply for their high school place. We always strongly encourage parents/carers to visit the high school open evenings that will be happening over the next few weeks so that you can get a flavour of what each high school can offer. The deadline for high school applications is 31 October 2026. TO APPLY FOR A HIGH SCHOOL PLACE CLICK HERE >>> https://lemingtonriverside.newcastle.sch.uk/For-a-High-School-place/ 3 Likes
Our focus at both Lemington Riverside and Healthworks Pre-School this half term will be settling our lovely new children into our settings.
Therefore, our free 'Stay and Play' sessions for 0-5 year olds and their grown ups will resume in the Main Hall at Lemington Riverside Primary School after the October half term holiday.
We look forward to meeting the youngest members of our Lemington community again very soon! 3 Likes
https://lemingtonriverside.newcastle.sch.uk/News/A-message-from-our-headteacher-Mr-Heeley/ 8 Likes
What a fantastic start to the new school year - the children look so smart in their new school uniforms!
Our new breakfast club started today and it was great to see so many children there. A reminder that children must be booked in to the free breakfast club, you can't just turn up on the morning. Bookings can be made here > https://lemingtonriverside.newcastle.sch.uk/Free-Breakfast-Club/ . Children should arrive between 8:15am-8:20am if they are attending free breakfast club at the double blue doors on the Rokeby Street side of the main building (not the main entrance).
A reminder also that we have new staggered pick-up times and locations for pick-up at home time as follows:
- Year 1 - 3:20pm from the MAIN ENTRANCE on Sugley Street.
- Year 2 - 3:20pm from the DOUBLE BLUE DOORS on the Rokeby Street side of the main building.
- Year 3 - 3:20pm from the DOUBLE BLUE DOORS on the Rokeby Street side of the main buidling.
- Year 4 - 3:30pm from the DOUBLE BLUE DOORS on the Rokeby Street side of the main building.
- Year 5 - 3:30pm from the MAIN ENTRANCE on Sugley Street.
- Year 6 - 3:30pm from the MAIN ENTRANCE on Sugley Street.
Children will be dismissed from the door, one at a time by their class teacher. This is to ensure safe dismissal of all children. Please be patient with staff and do not enter the ramp areas to ensure dismissal is as safe and efficient as possible.
Children in years 4, 5, 6 who walk home alone will be dismissed by the class teacher first, before other children are handed to collecting adults.
Thank you for your patience as we put in place this new system for pick-up!
For children starting Nursery and Reception, remember we have a staggered return for these classes as our early years staff complete home visits for our new starter children this week. These dates/times were communicated before the holidays, but if you're not sure, please give the office a call on 0191 267 4315 or email admin@lemingtonriverside.newcastle.sch.uk
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