Where is River Academy located?

River Academy is a secondary school in Reading, Reading (RG1 8EQ).

How many pupils attend River Academy?

River Academy has around 186 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare River Academy with other schools?

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SecondaryData as of May 2026

River Academy

7 Richfield Avenue, Reading, RG1 8EQ

Free schools

Pupils

186

Ages

11-18

FSM

28.5%

Capacity

1,200

Ofsted

Not yet inspected

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

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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