Riverside Meadows Academy

URN: 142932 • Wisbech PE13 4TG

Overview

Name
Riverside Meadows Academy
URN
142932
Type
Academy special sponsor led
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
HORIZONS EDUCATION TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
31.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Karen Smith (since 2025)
Telephone
01354754241
Website
Visit
Address
Barton Road, Wisbech PE13 4TG

Summary

Riverside Meadows Academy, located in Wisbech and St Neots, is a special academy that caters to students aged 11 to 16 with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The academy is part of the Horizons Education Trust and serves a diverse population from Cambridgeshire and surrounding areas. With a current enrolment of 113 pupils and a capacity of 120, the school is committed to creating a nurturing environment where students feel safe and valued.

The academy focuses on providing tailored educational and therapeutic support aligned with each learner's Education, Health, and Care Plans. Riverside Meadows emphasizes personal growth, well-being, and achievement, encouraging students to develop confidence and independence through meaningful learning experiences both in and out of the classroom.

Riverside Meadows Academy also offers various interventions designed to support individual learning needs, promoting engagement and skill transfer across different contexts. The school aims to foster a sense of responsibility and respect among its pupils, preparing them for future education, employment, and life beyond school.

Key details

LA
Cambridgeshire
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
HORIZONS EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
120
Pupils
113
Boys
78
Girls
35
FSM %
70.80
Open date
2016-07-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-03-30
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 113 78 35 120 70.80
2024-09-11 107 69 38 110 72.00
2023-09-11 84 56 28 110 61.00
2022-09-11 84 56 28 110 61.00
2021-09-11 103 70 33 110 54.10
2020-09-11 89 67 22 110 53.00

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