Riverside School
| Type | Special School / Community special school |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | White Hart Lane Wood Green London N22 5QJ |
| Phone | 02088897814 |
| Reference Number | 102178 |
Riverside School is performing well, maintaining a 'Good' overall effectiveness since its last inspection in 2016. The well-being and happiness of the pupils are evident, supported by a caring and committed staff who facilitate a nurturing environment. With a focus on personal development and positive behavior, the school excels in creating trusting relationships between staff and pupils, which greatly contributes to the effective management of pupil behavior and a conducive learning atmosphere. Leaders ensure that students receive tailored educational support, and are proactive in building strong links with local colleges to assist sixth-form students in their transition to post-19 options.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 173 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 72.83%
Girls: 27.17% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 62.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 62.4% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 23 | 10 | 33 |
| 8 | 21 | 5 | 26 |
| 9 | 24 | 7 | 31 |
| 10 | 23 | 7 | 30 |
| 11 | 12 | 8 | 20 |
| 12 | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| 13 | 11 | 5 | 16 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 28.3% |
| White, Other | 23.1% |
| White, British | 7.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 6.4% |
| Unclassified | 5.8% |
| Caribbean | 5.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.3% |
| Chinese | 1.7% |
| Indian | 1.2% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 29 Mar 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 29 Mar 2022 | School inspection: |
| 12 Oct 2016 | Short inspection |
| 06 Dec 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 18 May 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Jan 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Dec 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Outstanding behavior and attitudes among pupils.
- Strong emphasis on personal development.
- Effective support for pupils with a range of learning and communication difficulties.
- Well-established links with colleges and external providers for post-19 transition.
- High level of staff retention and well-being support.
Areas for Improvement
- Limited opportunities for pupils to practice reading due to underused phonics resources.
- Narrow range of accredited courses in the sixth form that limits options for some students.
Destinations after GCSE's
| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
| Unknown |
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