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Rivermead School

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Rivermead School

Forge Lane, Gillingham, ME7 1UG

Academy special converter · Ages 4–16 · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Feb 2024

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

Academic picture

13.3school · 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

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N/A
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N/A
Maths
N/A
RWM Combined
N/A

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
13.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
0.0%
Basics 9-5
4.3%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

13.3

National · same year

46.0

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/2413.846.4
2024/2513.346.0

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
2023/24-0.900.00
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
1.03
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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About Rivermead School

Rivermead School is a secondary school in Gillingham, Medway. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 13.3. The school has around 139 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Forge Lane, Gillingham, ME7 1UG | More schools in Medway

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Feb 2024 — School remains Good
  2. Sept 2014 — Good (predecessor: Rivermead School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Rivermead School

What is Rivermead School's Ofsted rating?
Rivermead School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Rivermead School's latest exam results?
Rivermead School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 13.3. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Rivermead School located?
Rivermead School is a secondary school in Gillingham, Medway (ME7 1UG).
How many pupils attend Rivermead School?
Rivermead School has around 139 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Rivermead School with other schools?
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