Riverside School

URN: 139791 • Barking IG11 0FU

Overview

Name
Riverside School
URN
139791
Type
Free schools
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
PARTNERSHIP LEARNING
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
75.1 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Andrew Roberts (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
02039465888
Website
Visit
Address
Renwick Road, Barking IG11 0FU

Summary

Riverside School, located in Barking, is a mixed secondary free school with a current enrolment of 1,542 students, serving a capacity of 1,824. The school has maintained an "Outstanding" rating from Ofsted since 2013, reflecting its commitment to high educational standards and the ethos of "Excellence for All." The school focuses on fostering a positive learning environment, encouraging student engagement through a diverse curriculum that includes subjects such as art, science, drama, and computing.

Riverside School places a strong emphasis on community involvement and support, offering various extracurricular activities and partnerships, including the Thames Ward Community Project. The school also prioritises student welfare, providing resources for parents to support their children’s education and well-being. With 30.5% of students eligible for free school meals, Riverside is dedicated to addressing the needs of its diverse student body.

The school actively promotes personal development through initiatives like the Law Society and STEM clubs, as well as cultural events that enhance students' learning experiences. Riverside School aims to prepare students not only academically but also socially, ensuring they are well-equipped for future challenges.

Key details

LA
Barking and Dagenham
Age range
11 - 19
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
PARTNERSHIP LEARNING
Capacity
1824
Pupils
1542
Boys
818
Girls
724
FSM %
30.50
Open date
2013-09-02
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-10-06
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Essex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1542 818 724 1824 30.50
2024-09-11 1417 738 679 1824 29.90
2023-09-11 1266 640 626 1824 29.20
2022-09-11 1266 640 626 1824 29.20
2021-09-11 1195 592 603 1824 27.00
2020-09-11 1035 505 530 1824 23.20

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