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Riverside School

Riverside School, Orpington
Special school

Riverside School

Main Road, St Paul's Cray, Orpington, BR5 3HS

A Outstanding-rated special school in Orpington where 0% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Community special school
Pupils
357
Ages
3-19
FSM
40.1%
Attainment 8
0.1
Ofsted
Outstanding
Apr 2019

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
0.0%
Writing
0.0%
Maths
0.0%
RWM Combined
0.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
0.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
N/A
Basics 9-5
0.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.00
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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About Riverside School

Riverside School is a secondary school in Orpington, Bromley. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2019 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 48 responses), 92% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 0.1. The school has around 357 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Main Road, Orpington, BR5 3HS | More schools in Bromley

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Riverside School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2024 — Standards maintained
  2. Apr 2019 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Riverside School

What is Riverside School's Ofsted rating?
Riverside School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.
What do parents say about Riverside School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 48 responses): 92% of parents would recommend Riverside School.
What are Riverside School's latest exam results?
Riverside School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 0.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Riverside School located?
Riverside School is a secondary school in Orpington, Bromley (BR5 3HS).
How many pupils attend Riverside School?
Riverside School has around 357 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Riverside School with other schools?
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