The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 85% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 55.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
55.5
11.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
60%
18.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
85%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.07
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
93%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 227 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 142 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,542
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 30.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Barking and Dagenham
- Trust
- PARTNERSHIP LEARNING
- Head
- Mr Andrew Roberts (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Renwick Road, Barking, Essex, IG11 0FU
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Riverside School a selective school?
No. Riverside School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Riverside School's Ofsted rating?
Riverside School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Riverside School?
Riverside School currently has 1,542 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Riverside School take?
Riverside School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Riverside School?
Riverside School is in Barking, IG11 0FU, in the Barking and Dagenham 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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