The short version
Secondary. 16% capacity.
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 186
- Capacity
- 16%
- FSM
- 28.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Reading
- Trust
- MAIDEN ERLEGH TRUST
- Head
- Mr Andrew Hartley
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksOfficial inspection link pending
We have not attached an official inspection report link to this school page yet.
No official inspection report links have been attached to this school page yet.
Location
7 Richfield Avenue, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 8EQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmE P Collier Primary School
Primary · 811m away
Civitas Academy
Primary · 961m away
Oxford Road Community School
Primary · 1.0km away
Thameside Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Wilson Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Battle Primary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
All Saints Junior School
Primary · 1.5km away
St Edward's Prep
Independent · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is River Academy a selective school?
No. River Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend River Academy?
River Academy currently has 186 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does River Academy take?
River Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is River Academy?
River Academy is in Reading, RG1 8EQ, in the Reading local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does River Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, River Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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