Riverbank Primary School
Halifax, Calderdale, Yorkshire and the Humber · HX6 4DH
With just 16 pupils on roll, Riverbank Primary School is one of the smallest independent schools in Halifax, Calderdale. This intimate scale shapes everything about the school, allowing staff to know each child individually and tailor attention in a way larger settings rarely can. The school is co-educational, takes no boarders and has no religious affiliation, and is led by Mrs Helen. It is likely to suit families who value a close-knit environment over the bustle of a bigger institution.
16
Pupils
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 16
- Location
- Halifax, Calderdale, Yorkshire and the Humber
- Website
- https://www.riverbank-school.com/
Headteacher
Head Mrs Helen
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Teaching & academics
As an independent school, Riverbank is overseen by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. The very small roll means teaching can be highly personalised, with pupils working in tiny groups.
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
The last word
A genuinely small, fee-paying primary for families who want their child known by name rather than by number.
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Riverbank Primary School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Riverbank Primary School located?
Riverbank Primary School is located at Halifax, HX6 4DH.
What type of school is Riverbank Primary School?
Riverbank Primary School is an independent (fee-paying) school in Yorkshire and the Humber.
How many pupils attend Riverbank Primary School?
Riverbank Primary School has approximately 16 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.