Riverbank School
URN: 141376 • Coventry CV3 2QD
Overview
- Name
- Riverbank School
- URN
- 141376
- Type
- Academy special sponsor led
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- SIDNEY STRINGER MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 64.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- David Lisowski (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02476453121
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Princethorpe Way, Coventry CV3 2QD
Summary
Riverbank Academy is an outstanding special school located in Coventry, catering to a diverse range of learning needs. With a current enrolment of 208 students, the school has expanded its capacity from 150 to meet local demand for special education. The student population includes approximately 16% with profound and complex needs, 41% with severe needs, and 43% with moderate learning difficulties. The school prides itself on creating a caring and supportive environment where safeguarding is a top priority.
The curriculum at Riverbank Academy is carefully designed to promote independence and employment-based skills, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to make exceptional progress. This bespoke approach is driven by the needs and aspirations of the students, with a focus on personalised learning experiences. The school offers a range of facilities, including a Fitness Suite, Hydrotherapy Pool, and Sensory Room, which support the diverse educational and therapeutic needs of its students.
Riverbank Academy fosters strong relationships with parents, carers, and external agencies, creating a collaborative community atmosphere. The dedicated staff team is committed to providing high-quality education and support, ensuring that every student can lead a happy and fulfilled life. For more information, parents are encouraged to visit the school's website or contact the school directly.
The curriculum at Riverbank Academy is carefully designed to promote independence and employment-based skills, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to make exceptional progress. This bespoke approach is driven by the needs and aspirations of the students, with a focus on personalised learning experiences. The school offers a range of facilities, including a Fitness Suite, Hydrotherapy Pool, and Sensory Room, which support the diverse educational and therapeutic needs of its students.
Riverbank Academy fosters strong relationships with parents, carers, and external agencies, creating a collaborative community atmosphere. The dedicated staff team is committed to providing high-quality education and support, ensuring that every student can lead a happy and fulfilled life. For more information, parents are encouraged to visit the school's website or contact the school directly.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Provision for SEND (sen)
- School Dates (other)
- Home (other)
- Policies (other)
- Outdoor Learning (other)
- Safeguarding (other)
- Early Help (other)
- Online Safety (other)
- Mental Health Support (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Castle Wood Special School (67.0)
- Whitmore Park Annexe (62.7)
- Sherbourne Fields School (59.1)
- Tiverton School (57.1)
- Lote Tree Primary School (56.1)
Key details
- LA
- Coventry
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- SIDNEY STRINGER MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 150
- Pupils
- 208
- Boys
- 145
- Girls
- 63
- FSM %
- 51.30
- Open date
- 2015-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 208 | 145 | 63 | 150 | 51.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 198 | 137 | 61 | 150 | 54.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 188 | 134 | 54 | 150 | 52.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 188 | 134 | 54 | 150 | 52.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 175 | 122 | 53 | 150 | 50.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 165 | 112 | 53 | 150 | 45.40 |
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