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Riverside Bridge School

Renwick Road, Barking, Barking and Dagenham, IG11 0FU

Good

Inspected 25 February 2020

Good
Ofsted
0%
KS2 expected
4–16
Ages
249
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Free schools special
Type

About Riverside Bridge School

Riverside Bridge School is a free school special in Barking, Barking and Dagenham, England, for pupils aged 4–16. It has 249 pupils on roll. It is part of PARTNERSHIP LEARNING. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 February 2020) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 36.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 29.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

School Type
Free schools special
Age Range
Ages 4–16
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
249 / 270 (92%)
Sixth Form
Has a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection
25 February 2020

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

36.8%
Free school meals
29.2%
EAL
100%
SEN support
0%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Where pupils go next

85%
Sustained destination
85%
Stayed in education
0%
Apprenticeship

Attendance

10.2%
Overall absence
33.2%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

35
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +4.0 vs 2023/24
10.4
Pupils per teacher
↑ +1.9 vs 2023/24
51.85
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +14.5 vs 2023/24
£49,547
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 17% on leadership pay
↑ +£3,530 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
6
Leadership (FTE)
↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£33,940
Spend per pupil
£37,000
Income per pupil
53%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Renwick Road, Barking, Barking and Dagenham, IG11 0FU
Phone
02039465888
Head Teacher
Leila Amri

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Riverside Bridge School?
Riverside Bridge School is a free school special in Barking, Barking and Dagenham, England, for pupils aged 4–16.
How many pupils does Riverside Bridge School have?
Riverside Bridge School has 249 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Riverside Bridge School's Ofsted rating?
Riverside Bridge School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 February 2020).
How does Riverside Bridge School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
0% of pupils at Riverside Bridge School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Riverside Bridge School part of an academy trust?
Yes — Riverside Bridge School is part of PARTNERSHIP LEARNING.
Where is Riverside Bridge School?
Riverside Bridge School is located at Renwick Road, Barking, Barking and Dagenham, IG11 0FU.

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