Riverwalk School

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Performance Score

Overall school rating

/ 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: 16 July 2024
Previous grade: Good
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour & attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership & management: Good
Safeguarding: Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS

Address: Mayfield Road

Bury St. Edmunds, IP332PD
Phone: 1284764280
Website: riverwalk.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 146418
Type: Academy special converter
Phase: Special
Address: Mayfield Road, Bury St. Edmunds, IP33 2PD
Website: www.riverwalk.org.uk
Age range: 2-19
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Does not apply
School status: Open
Trust/MAT: CONSORTIUM TRUST
Capacity: 210 pupils
Setting: Urban: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form: Yes
Nursery: Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils: 203
Free School Meals: 41.8% (85 pupils)
Special Educational Needs: 100.0% (203 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate: 87.8%; Needs improvement
Persistent Absence: 35.9%; Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size: 6 pupils; Excellent
Pupils per Year Group: 11; Average across all year groups
Total School Size: 203 pupils; 2-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

kindness respect aspiration

Head Teacher's Message

A warm welcome from Academy Head Lukasz Rumanowski: Riverwalk School is a vibrant special school in Bury St Edmunds. We place our pupils at the heart of everything we do, recognising and celebrating each individual’s strengths, interests and achievements. The school aims to foster communication, independence, confidence and a love of learning within a community built on kindness, respect and aspiration.

Facilities

Swimming pool (not on site; leisure pool in Bury St Edmunds; funds raised for hydrotherapy pool) 5 sensory rooms and a dark room Music room Soft-play room Secondary gym Communication room Food technology room Sensory playroom 2 ICT rooms Health Room (base for the Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists, and Paediatrician Clinics)

Curriculum Highlights

Curriculum is developmental and structured within 3 curriculum pathways: Explorers Pathway; Discoverers Pathway; Adventurers Pathway Post 16 curriculum developed around Independence and Life Skills; Students work towards AQA award schemes followed from the 3-year AQA rolling programme

SEND Provision

The school has a range of specialised services available to pupils including physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech and language therapy.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions to Riverwalk School are made through the Local Authority. Suffolk County Council administers the admission process. All our students have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Riverwalk School has 205 places and caters for children from Reception up to Year 11 (ages 4-19). The primary needs catered for include Communication and Interaction, Cognition and Learning, SLD and PMLD; admissions may take place at any time during the year if places are available. After an offer by the Local Authority and a final EHCP is received, we may discuss ‘taster’ visits for your child.