Rivers Academy West London
URN: 137009 • Feltham TW14 9PE
Overview
- Name
- Rivers Academy West London
- URN
- 137009
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- ASPIRATIONS ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 53.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Luke Homer (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 02088900245
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Tachbrook Road, Feltham TW14 9PE
Summary
Rivers Academy West London is a mixed secondary academy located in Feltham, Hounslow, with a current enrolment of 1,044 pupils and a capacity of 1,080. The school serves a diverse community, with 32.3% of students eligible for free school meals and 51% speaking English as an additional language. This context shapes the academy's commitment to fostering self-worth and resilience among its students, many of whom come from disadvantaged backgrounds.
The academy has made significant progress since its designation as a National Challenge School in 2008, where only 25% of students achieved five GCSEs at grades A*-C. Today, 72% of students successfully pass their GCSEs, and the school has received four Outstanding ratings from Ofsted, reflecting its dedication to quality education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership. The sixth-form provision is rated as Good, providing pathways to higher education, including Oxbridge and other prestigious universities.
Rivers Academy prioritises student wellbeing and personal growth, offering a range of support services and extracurricular activities. The school aims to empower students to thrive academically and socially, ensuring they are well-prepared for future challenges. For more information, parents can visit the school's website.
The academy has made significant progress since its designation as a National Challenge School in 2008, where only 25% of students achieved five GCSEs at grades A*-C. Today, 72% of students successfully pass their GCSEs, and the school has received four Outstanding ratings from Ofsted, reflecting its dedication to quality education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership. The sixth-form provision is rated as Good, providing pathways to higher education, including Oxbridge and other prestigious universities.
Rivers Academy prioritises student wellbeing and personal growth, offering a range of support services and extracurricular activities. The school aims to empower students to thrive academically and socially, ensuring they are well-prepared for future challenges. For more information, parents can visit the school's website.
Useful links
- Governing Body – Trustees’ Information and Governance (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Academy Admissions & CAT Testing (other)
- Cookie Policy (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
- Terms of Use (other)
- Admissions & CAT Testing (other)
- Academy Term Dates (other)
- Statutory Policies and other School Agreements (other)
- Relationships, Sex and Health Education Policy (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Springwest Academy (50.6)
- Logic Studio School (47.2)
- Feltham Community College (45.2)
- Longford Community School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Hounslow
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- ASPIRATIONS ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 1080
- Pupils
- 1044
- Boys
- 535
- Girls
- 509
- FSM %
- 32.30
- Open date
- 2011-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-01-30
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Middlesex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1044 | 535 | 509 | 1080 | 32.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1001 | 514 | 487 | 1080 | 31.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 975 | 506 | 469 | 1300 | 29.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 975 | 506 | 469 | 1300 | 29.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 993 | 501 | 492 | 1300 | 25.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1040 | 518 | 522 | 1300 | 23.70 |
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