Special schoolData as of May 2026

Riverwalk School

Mayfield Road, Bury St. Edmunds, IP33 2PD

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Pupils

218

Ages

2-19

FSM

39.4%

Capacity

210

Ofsted

Good

Jul 2024

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

N/A

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

N/A

Basics 9-5

N/A

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

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About Riverwalk School

Riverwalk School is a secondary school in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 218 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Mayfield Road, Bury St. Edmunds, IP33 2PD | More schools in Suffolk

Ofsted inspection history

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

Jul 2024 — Good
Jun 2023 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
Oct 2016 — Good (predecessor: Riverwalk School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Riverwalk School

What is Riverwalk School's Ofsted rating?

Riverwalk School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

What are Riverwalk School's latest exam results?

Riverwalk School: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Riverwalk School located?

Riverwalk School is a secondary school in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk (IP33 2PD).

How many pupils attend Riverwalk School?

Riverwalk School has around 218 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Riverwalk School with other schools?

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