Riverside School

About Riverside School

Riverside School is a free school in Barking, Barking and Dagenham, England, for pupils aged 11–19. It has 1,542 pupils on roll. It is part of PARTNERSHIP LEARNING. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 October 2022) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 57.9 (2025/26). 33% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 32.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Barking and Dagenham →

School Type

Free schools

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–19

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,542 / 1,824 (85%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

5 October 2022

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Headteacher

Andrew Roberts

Website

http://secondary.riversidecampus.com/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Riverside School?

Riverside School is a free school in Barking, Barking and Dagenham, England, for pupils aged 11–19.

How many pupils does Riverside School have?

Riverside School has 1,542 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Riverside School's Ofsted rating?

Riverside School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 October 2022).

How does Riverside School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Riverside School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 57.9 in 2025/26.

Is Riverside School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Riverside School is part of PARTNERSHIP LEARNING.

Where is Riverside School?

Riverside School is located at Renwick Road, Barking, Barking and Dagenham, IG11 0FU.