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Riverside School
Renwick Road, Barking, Essex, IG11 0FU, Barking and Dagenham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
89.9 / 100
Top 10%
Better than 90% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,542
Capacity
1,824
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 55.5, this secondary school demonstrates high academic performance, placing it in the top 14% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths stands at 83%, while 60% achieve grade 5 or above, indicating solid foundational skills. Additionally, 64% of pupils progress to university, with 23% attending top-third institutions, reflecting a strong commitment to preparing students for higher education.
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Last inspected: 5 October 2022Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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. | 55.5 | Top 14% UK |
| 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%. | 83% | Top 12% UK |
| 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%. | 60% | Top 18% UK |
| 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%. | 85% | Top 7% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 58% | Top 7% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 64% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 23% | Above avg |
Based on 44 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African35.2%
Asian Bangladeshi12.1%
White Other9.4%
White British7.3%
Asian Pakistani6.2%
Black Other5.4%
Asian Other4.5%
Black Caribbean3.7%
Asian Indian3.6%
Mixed W+B African2.8%
Mixed Other2.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Other1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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51.52167, 0.11810 · IG11 0FU
School details
Local authorityBarking and Dagenham
RegionLondon
URN139791
School typeFree schools
Frequently asked questions
What is Riverside School rated by Ofsted?
Riverside School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 October 2022.
Is Riverside School a good school?
Riverside School scores 89.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 10% 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 Riverside School in GCSEs?
Riverside School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 55.5. 83% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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