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Riverside School
Outstandinggraded 05/10/2022Ages 11–191,542 pupilsFaithNone
Riverside School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in Barking, within the Barking and Dagenham local authority. The school has around 1,542 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 05/10/2022, Riverside School was judged Outstanding. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.8), an average Attainment 8 score of 54.6 and 57% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Barking can view Riverside School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionOutstanding
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Last inspected 05/10/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 855.5
England avg 45.1 · was 54.4 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.8
Grade 5+ English & maths60%
England avg 45% · was 56% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths83%
England avg 65% · was 75% in 2023/24
EBacc entry85%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score5.22
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelB-
A-level grade (point score)B-
APS per entry 38.0
A-level grade (best 3)B-
APS best 3: 37.9
AAB or better18%
Retention97%
Value added+0.07
Average · 95% CI -0.1 to 0.2
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake33.0%
Free school meals33.0%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language32.7%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled84%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing95.7%
Attendance95.7%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher15.0
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence9.2%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Barking
All schools in Barking →Riverside Bridge SchoolGood · 0.0 miRiverside Primary SchoolGood · 0.0 miGeorge Carey Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 miCastilion Primary SchoolRequires Improvement · 0.8 miBishop John Robinson Church of England Primary SchoolRequires Improvement · 0.9 miThames View InfantsOutstanding · 0.7 mi
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