Riverbank School
| Type | Special School / Academy special sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Princethorpe Way Coventry West Midlands CV3 2QD |
| Phone | 02476453121 |
| Reference Number | 141376 |
Riverbank School continues to demonstrate outstanding performance, as confirmed during its first ungraded inspection since 2017. The school excels in nurturing and empowering students with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they receive tailored support to thrive both academically and personally. Strong partnerships with families and various services support a holistic approach to education, where pupils feel safe, valued, and encouraged to make their own choices. Opportunities for enriched experiences beyond the classroom further prepare pupils for their future. Staff at Riverbank School exhibit a committed and positive attitude toward their work, feeling supported and empowered to innovate. The curriculum is well-structured and adapted to meet students' needs, contributing to their successful transition into vocational training or the workplace after graduation. The school's leadership ensures a relentless focus on overcoming barriers to learning, fostering a respectful and constructive environment for all.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 208 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 69.71%
Girls: 30.29% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 51.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 36.5% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 27 | 13 | 40 |
| 8 | 20 | 12 | 32 |
| 9 | 23 | 10 | 33 |
| 10 | 20 | 3 | 23 |
| 11 | 18 | 6 | 24 |
| 12 | 15 | 10 | 25 |
| 13 | 12 | 4 | 16 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 35.1% |
| African | 13.9% |
| Asian, Other | 11.5% |
| White, Other | 7.7% |
| Indian | 7.7% |
| Pakistani | 4.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 4.3% |
| Unclassified | 2.9% |
| White & Asian | 1.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Caribbean | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 27 Jun 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 27 Jun 2023 | School inspection |
| 10 May 2017 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong partnerships with families and support services
- Positive and safe environment for students
- Tailored support for students with SEND
- High expectations and ambitions across the curriculum
- Relentless commitment to overcoming barriers to learning
- Effective reading interventions and engagement
- Diverse opportunities for extracurricular activities
- Empowered and active student council
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 2.1 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 0% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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