The short version
At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2019).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (112% full)
- 40% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 3–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 357
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 40.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bromley
- Head
- Mr Steve Solomons (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Main Road, St Paul's Cray, Orpington, Kent, BR5 3HS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRectory Paddock School
Special school · Very close
Gray's Farm Primary Academy
Primary · 536m away
St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School
Primary · 793m away
Kemnal Technology College
Secondary · 1.0km away
Leesons Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Midfield Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Manor Oak Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Hope Community School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Riverside School's Ofsted rating?
Riverside School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Riverside School?
Riverside School currently has 357 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Riverside School take?
Riverside School caters for pupils aged 3 to 19.
Where is Riverside School?
Riverside School is in Orpington, BR5 3HS, in the Bromley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Riverside School have a sixth form?
Yes, Riverside School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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