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
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.
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.
Useful links
- e4education (other)
- Read more (other)
- Horizons Education Trust (other)
- GDPR (other)
- Equality & Accessibility (other)
- Statutory Documents & Finance (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Accessibility Statement (other)
- High Visibility Version (other)
- | Ofsted (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Meadowgate School (65.1)
- Chartwell House School (62.7)
- Meadowgate Academy (62.2)
- Fenland Learning Base (60.2)
- Olive AP Academy - Nene Valley (55.7)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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