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Riversides School

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Riversides School

Thorneloe Road, Barbourne, Worcester, WR1 3HZ

Academy special sponsor led · Ages 7–16 · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Oct 2021

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

Academic picture

13.9school · 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

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
13.0%
Writing
0.0%
Maths
0.0%
RWM Combined
0.0%

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
13.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
0.0%
Basics 9-5
0.0%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

13.9

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/2411.146.4
2024/2513.946.0

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
2023/24-0.860.00
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 for 2 years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.69
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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Nearby secondary schools

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Royal Grammar School Worcester
0.41 km away · Other independent school
Bishop Perowne CofE College
0.81 km away · Academy converter
Good
The King's School
1.85 km away · Other independent school
Tudor Grange Academy Worcester
1.87 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
Christopher Whitehead Language College
1.95 km away · Academy converter
Good

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About Riversides School

Riversides School is a secondary school in Worcester, Worcestershire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2021 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 13.9. The school has around 69 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Thorneloe Road, Worcester, WR1 3HZ | More schools in Worcestershire

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Oct 2021 — School remains Good
  2. Jul 2013 — Good (predecessor: Riversides School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Riversides School

What is Riversides School's Ofsted rating?
Riversides School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2021 inspection.
What are Riversides School's latest exam results?
Riversides School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 13.9. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Riversides School located?
Riversides School is a secondary school in Worcester, Worcestershire (WR1 3HZ).
How many pupils attend Riversides School?
Riversides School has around 69 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Riversides School with other schools?
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