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Rivermead School
Forge Lane, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1UG, Medway
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
34.1 / 100
Bottom 34%
Better than 34% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
139
Ages
4–16
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school offers a supportive learning environment for students aged 4-16. However, academic performance is a concern, as only 9% of pupils achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and there has been no entry for the EBacc, indicating limited progression in core subjects. Parents may want to consider these factors when evaluating the school's suitability for their children.
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Last inspected: 18 September 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 13.3 | 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%. | 9% | 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%. | 4% | 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.6%
White Other5.0%
Mixed W+Asian2.9%
Mixed W+B African2.2%
Mixed Other1.4%
Other1.4%
White Irish0.7%
Black African0.7%
Location
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51.39253, 0.55902 · ME7 1UG
School details
Local authorityMedway
RegionSouth East
URN142555
School typeAcademy special converter
Websitewww.rivermead.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Rivermead School rated by Ofsted?
Rivermead School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 September 2014.
Is Rivermead School a good school?
Rivermead School scores 34.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 34% 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 Rivermead School in GCSEs?
Rivermead School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 13.3. 9% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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