Riverside School

Riverside School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Riverside School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Riverside School's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in October 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Riverside School?

Riverside School has 1,550 pupils on roll.

What ages does Riverside School take?

Riverside School admits pupils aged 11 to 19.

Where is Riverside School located?

Riverside School is located in Barking, IG11 0FU, Barking and Dagenham.

How do I apply to Riverside School?

Riverside School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

What is the largest ethnic background at Riverside School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 34.3% of pupils at Riverside School are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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