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Riverside School

Renwick Road, Barking, IG11 0FU

Free schools
Pupils
1,542
Ages
11-19
FSM
30.5%
Attainment 8
55.5
Ofsted
Outstanding
Oct 2022

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%

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 (%)

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%
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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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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. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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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

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. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
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?
View Riverside School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Barking and Dagenham.