What did Ofsted judge Mossbourne Riverside Academy's ungraded inspection to be?

Ofsted judged Mossbourne Riverside Academy's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in April 2018 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Mossbourne Riverside Academy?

Mossbourne Riverside Academy has 602 pupils on roll.

What ages does Mossbourne Riverside Academy take?

Mossbourne Riverside Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is Mossbourne Riverside Academy located?

Mossbourne Riverside Academy is located in London, E15 2GW, Hackney.

How do I apply to Mossbourne Riverside Academy?

Mossbourne Riverside Academy 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 primary places is 15 January.

How far from Mossbourne Riverside Academy were places offered?

The furthest place offered at Mossbourne Riverside Academy for 2020-21 (Reception) was 1.775 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

How are Reception places decided at Mossbourne Riverside Academy?

When Mossbourne Riverside Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after / previously looked after child — A looked after child or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption order, child arrangements order or special guardianship order. A looked after child is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions; 2. Child Protection Plan — Children with a Child Protection Plan for whom the Academy is their nearest school; 3. Sibling on roll — Children with a sibling on roll at the Academy at the time of application, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Random computerised allocations, which will be independently verified, will be used in any tie-break situations.

What is the largest ethnic background at Mossbourne Riverside Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 25.6% of pupils at Mossbourne Riverside Academy are recorded as White Other. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Mossbourne Riverside Academy: Ofsted, Results & Catchment

How far did offers reach?

1.775miles

was the furthest place offered for 2020-21 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Mossbourne Riverside Academy, year by year →

How places are decided at Mossbourne Riverside Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after / previously looked after child — A looked after child or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption order, child arrangements order or special guardianship order. A looked after child is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions.
2Child Protection Plan — Children with a Child Protection Plan for whom the Academy is their nearest school.
3Sibling on roll — Children with a sibling on roll at the Academy at the time of application.
4Acute medical or social need — Children whose acute medical or social need justifies a place at the Academy (to assist the Academy in determining whether this oversubscription criterion applies to a particular applicant, it is the responsibility of the parent of the child to provide supporting professional evidence for example a GP's letter or social worker's letter) which demonstrates why the child should be given a place at the Academy rather than any other school.
5Children of staff — Children of staff who work at Mossbourne Riverside Academy where the Academy reasonably considers a member of staff has been recruited for a position for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
6Distance from designated point — Children living nearest to Latitude 51.547042, Longitude -0.017364235 (on the River Lea, east of Waterden Road).

If two applications tie: Random computerised allocations, which will be independently verified, will be used in any tie-break situations.

In the case of twins or siblings from a multiple birth, if one child is given a place in accordance with the above criteria, the Academy will ensure that their sibling(s) are also allocated a place. Distance measured from a specific fixed point (not the school gate) as part of planning for Chobham Manor development; special provision for parents moving into Chobham Manor after closing date but before start of Autumn Term 2026.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Mossbourne Riverside Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Mossbourne Riverside Academy's ungraded inspection to be?: Ofsted judged Mossbourne Riverside Academy's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in April 2018 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Mossbourne Riverside Academy?: Mossbourne Riverside Academy has 602 pupils on roll.
What ages does Mossbourne Riverside Academy take?: Mossbourne Riverside Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Mossbourne Riverside Academy located?: Mossbourne Riverside Academy is located in London, E15 2GW, Hackney.
How do I apply to Mossbourne Riverside Academy?: Mossbourne Riverside Academy 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 primary places is 15 January.
How far from Mossbourne Riverside Academy were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Mossbourne Riverside Academy for 2020-21 (Reception) was 1.775 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at Mossbourne Riverside Academy?: When Mossbourne Riverside Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after / previously looked after child — A looked after child or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption order, child arrangements order or special guardianship order. A looked after child is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions; 2. Child Protection Plan — Children with a Child Protection Plan for whom the Academy is their nearest school; 3. Sibling on roll — Children with a sibling on roll at the Academy at the time of application, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Random computerised allocations, which will be independently verified, will be used in any tie-break situations.
What is the largest ethnic background at Mossbourne Riverside Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 25.6% of pupils at Mossbourne Riverside Academy are recorded as White Other. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

1.775miles

was the furthest place offered for 2020-21 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Mossbourne Riverside Academy, year by year →

How places are decided at Mossbourne Riverside Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after / previously looked after child — A looked after child or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption order, child arrangements order or special guardianship order. A looked after child is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions.
2Child Protection Plan — Children with a Child Protection Plan for whom the Academy is their nearest school.
3Sibling on roll — Children with a sibling on roll at the Academy at the time of application.
4Acute medical or social need — Children whose acute medical or social need justifies a place at the Academy (to assist the Academy in determining whether this oversubscription criterion applies to a particular applicant, it is the responsibility of the parent of the child to provide supporting professional evidence for example a GP's letter or social worker's letter) which demonstrates why the child should be given a place at the Academy rather than any other school.
5Children of staff — Children of staff who work at Mossbourne Riverside Academy where the Academy reasonably considers a member of staff has been recruited for a position for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
6Distance from designated point — Children living nearest to Latitude 51.547042, Longitude -0.017364235 (on the River Lea, east of Waterden Road).

If two applications tie: Random computerised allocations, which will be independently verified, will be used in any tie-break situations.

Mossbourne Riverside Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Mossbourne Riverside Academy's ungraded inspection to be?: Ofsted judged Mossbourne Riverside Academy's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in April 2018 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Mossbourne Riverside Academy?: Mossbourne Riverside Academy has 602 pupils on roll.
What ages does Mossbourne Riverside Academy take?: Mossbourne Riverside Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Mossbourne Riverside Academy located?: Mossbourne Riverside Academy is located in London, E15 2GW, Hackney.
How do I apply to Mossbourne Riverside Academy?: Mossbourne Riverside Academy 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 primary places is 15 January.
How far from Mossbourne Riverside Academy were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Mossbourne Riverside Academy for 2020-21 (Reception) was 1.775 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at Mossbourne Riverside Academy?: When Mossbourne Riverside Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after / previously looked after child — A looked after child or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption order, child arrangements order or special guardianship order. A looked after child is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions; 2. Child Protection Plan — Children with a Child Protection Plan for whom the Academy is their nearest school; 3. Sibling on roll — Children with a sibling on roll at the Academy at the time of application, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Random computerised allocations, which will be independently verified, will be used in any tie-break situations.
What is the largest ethnic background at Mossbourne Riverside Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 25.6% of pupils at Mossbourne Riverside Academy are recorded as White Other. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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