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Riverside School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Andrew Roberts

corporate_farePARTNERSHIP LEARNING

location_onBarking, IG11 0FU

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2022

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Students

1,379

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Attainment 8

55.5

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GCSE Rank

#3 in Barking and Dagenham

#437 of 3,216 nationally

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Riverside School is a Free schools secondary school in Barking, serving ages 11-19. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade.

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School Summary

Riverside School is a free schools in Barking, Barking and Dagenham, admitting pupils aged 11-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of PARTNERSHIP LEARNING. The school has approximately 1,542 pupils on roll, of whom 34% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 55.5, placing the school #3 in Barking and Dagenham and #437 of 3,216 nationally. 59.90% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 24.8% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 17 A-level subjects. 64.2% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 26.3% at A*–A. A-level value added: 0.07 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2022. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Outstanding, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Outstanding.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.7× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 15.5:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 0.2 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

55.5

Grade 5+ E&M

59.90%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)24.8%

Entering EBacc85.00%

EBacc APS5.22

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.78

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

54.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc86.30%

EBacc APS5.29

2023

Progress 8 Score

1.07

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

55.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc85%

EBacc APS5.24

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.98

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc78%

EBacc APS5.26

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc82%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.91

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

54.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc80%

EBacc APS5.11

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.91

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

55.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc81%

EBacc APS5.31

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

ApprenticeshipsSP%

EmploymentSP%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)96%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)96%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.07

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*3.7%

Achieving A*–A26.3%

Achieving A*–B64.2%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate96.9%

A-level subjects offered17

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.21

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate97.40%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate93.70%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate100.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

05 October 2022

Inspection Report

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24 January 2019

Inspection Report

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03 June 2015

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2022-10-05

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

2019-01-24

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-06-03

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

0.2%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.1%(2 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,542 pupils. During this period, there were 3 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.2%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,542	3	0.2%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,526	4	0.3%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,427	2	0.1%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,417	5	0.4%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,425	9	0.6%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,384	6	0.4%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,379	5	0.4%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,389	5	0.4%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,252	2	0.2%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,266	6	0.5%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,285	4	0.3%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,181	3	0.3%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,195	1	0.1%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,210	2	0.2%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,035	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,035	0	0.0%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,054	5	0.5%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	900	4	0.4%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	902	4	0.4%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	912	7	0.8%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	737	4	0.5%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	745	5	0.7%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	743	1	0.1%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	638	2	0.3%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	638	2	0.3%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	643	2	0.3%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 22 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 16 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 9 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 8 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 8 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

86.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

86.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

15.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree60%

agree23%

disagree13%

strongly disagree3%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree38%

agree23%

disagree22%

strongly disagree17%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree28%

agree17%

disagree15%

strongly disagree10%

don't know5%

not applicable25%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree57%

agree30%

disagree7%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree52%

agree35%

disagree10%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree42%

agree32%

disagree22%

strongly disagree5%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree43%

agree43%

disagree10%

strongly disagree3%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree45%

agree42%

disagree8%

strongly disagree3%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree38%

agree27%

disagree20%

strongly disagree8%

don't know7%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes78%

no22%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Primary Admission Trends

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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All Saints Catholic School and Technology College

Goresbrook School

The Sydney Russell School

Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College

Robert Clack School

Jo Richardson Community School