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Riverside School
Main Road, St Paul's Cray, Orpington, Kent, BR5 3HS, Bromley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
61.9 / 100
Top 38%
Better than 62% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
357
Capacity
319
Ages
3–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
112%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a high parent satisfaction rate of 92%, this school is well-regarded in the community. However, published academic performance data shows challenges, with no students achieving the expected grades in key subjects like English and Maths at GCSE level. Parents can expect a supportive environment, but should consider the academic outcomes when making their decision.
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Last inspected: 30 April 2019Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 0.1 | 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%. | 0% | 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%. | 0% | 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%. | 0% | 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (48 responses)
★★★★★3.8
I'd recommend this school
92%
My child makes good progress
90%
School has high expectations
90%
My child is happy
88%
My child feels safe
85%
School keeps me informed
85%
Progress is communicated
85%
School supports development
83%
Good range of subjects
79%
Behaviour is good
77%
Good range of extra-curricular
65%
School responds to concerns
52%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British42.9%
Black African13.7%
Mixed Other12.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.5.3%
White Other5.0%
Black Caribbean3.6%
Mixed W+Asian2.5%
Asian Indian2.5%
Other2.2%
Asian Bangladeshi1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Asian Chinese1.4%
Asian Other1.1%
Black Other1.1%
Asian Pakistani1.1%
Location
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51.40391, 0.11769 · BR5 3HS
School details
Local authorityBromley
RegionLondon
URN135232
School typeCommunity special school
Frequently asked questions
What is Riverside School rated by Ofsted?
Riverside School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 April 2019.
Is Riverside School a good school?
Riverside School scores 61.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 38% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Riverside School?
Based on 48 Ofsted Parent View responses, Riverside School receives a satisfaction score of 75% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Riverside School in GCSEs?
Riverside School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 0.1. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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