Rivermead School

A good academy special converter school in Medway. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Rivermead School.

Gillingham, ME71UG Ofsted: Good Age 4-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

75

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 100.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
18 September 2014
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Forge Lane
Gillingham, ME71UG

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
142555
Type
Academy special converter
Phase
Special
Address
Forge Lane, Gillingham, ME7 1UG
Age range
4-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
RIVERMEAD INCLUSIVE TRUST
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
181
Free School Meals
61.8% (112 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
99.4% (180 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
87.0%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
33.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
7 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
14
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
181 pupils
4-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Together on the road to success"

Be Honest Show Kindness Have Hope Be Ambitious Be Connected Be Courageous

Head Teacher's Message

I hope you enjoy looking through our website. If you feel that this is somewhere that you would love your young person to be, please do not hesitate to contact one of our friendly team.

Facilities

fully equipped specialist classrooms with up-to-date technology social spaces therapy areas

Curriculum Highlights

Inclusive, challenging and well-sequenced curriculum focus on resilience, independence and love of learning life skills emphasis enrichment opportunities

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

SEND Provision

Rivermead provides on-site Speech and Language Therapy; on-site Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy; Art Therapy; counselling; learning mentors; and links with community services for SLT.

Admissions Criteria

Admission is through the Medway Council Special Educational Needs Department. Places are offered to learners with complex needs who have a Statement of Special Educational Needs or Education, Health and Care Plan and are resident in Medway. Most learners are admitted at transition times; SEN Coordinator at the current school can discuss arrangements; further information is available via Medway Council Special Educational Needs Department.

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