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Riverside School

Renwick Road, Barking, IG11 0FU

Free schools · Ages 11–19 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Outstanding
Oct 2022

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

55.5school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
55.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
27.9%
Basics 9-5
59.1%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

55.5

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2355.546.4
2023/2454.446.4
2024/2555.546.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+1.070.00
2023/24+0.780.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
85.0%
EBacc APS
5.22
EBacc 9-5
37.2%
EBacc 9-4
57.5%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
37.96
A*-A Grades
26.3%
A*-B Grades
64.2%
AAB+ %
17.7%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 77 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Riverside Bridge School
0.02 km away · Free schools special
Good
Jo Richardson Community School
1.42 km away · Community school
Outstanding
Goresbrook School
1.49 km away · Free schools
Outstanding
Northstar Nurture School
1.77 km away · Other independent special school
Hopewell School
1.81 km away · Other independent special school

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About Riverside School

Riverside School is a secondary school in Barking, Barking and Dagenham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 55.5. The school has around 1,542 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Renwick Road, Barking, IG11 0FU | More schools in Barking and Dagenham

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Oct 2022 — Outstanding
  2. Jun 2015 — Good

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 2022 inspection.
What are Riverside School's latest exam results?
Riverside School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 55.5. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Riverside School located?
Riverside School is a secondary school in Barking, Barking and Dagenham (IG11 0FU).
How many pupils attend Riverside School?
Riverside School has around 1,542 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Riverside School with other schools?
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