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The River School
Oakfield House, Droitwich Road, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR3 7ST, Worcestershire
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
113
Capacity
169
Ages
2–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
67%
Faith
Christian
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 42.0 and 64% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, this school shows a solid performance in foundational subjects. However, the EBacc entry rate is notably low at 9%, indicating limited participation in a broader range of academic subjects. Overall, while there are strengths in basic literacy and numeracy, parents may want to consider the school's curriculum breadth when making their decision.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 42.0 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 64% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 55% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 9% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 9% | No UK data |
Location
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52.22582, -2.20966 · WR3 7ST
School details
Local authorityWorcestershire
RegionWest Midlands
URN117041
School typeOther independent school
Websitewww.riverschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The River School rated by Ofsted?
The River School has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is The River School a good school?
The River School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The River School in GCSEs?
The River School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.0. 64% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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