The short version
Below-average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 19.9 vs national 43.8)
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
19.9
23.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
13%
28.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
78% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 1–21
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 205
- Capacity
- 63%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Greenwich
- Head
- Mr Guy Baker (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
63-69 Eltham Road, Lee Green, London, SE12 8UF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmColfe's School
Independent · 537m away
Brindishe Lee School
Primary · 777m away
Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham
All-through · Grammar · 856m away
St Winifred's RC Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Ealdham Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Brindishe Manor School
Primary · 1.1km away
Horn Park Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Baring Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Riverston School a selective school?
No. Riverston School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Riverston School?
Riverston School currently has 205 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Riverston School take?
Riverston School caters for pupils aged 1 to 21.
Where is Riverston School?
Riverston School is in London, SE12 8UF, in the Greenwich local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Riverston School have a sixth form?
Yes, Riverston School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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