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The Riverview Academy

Cimba Wood, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 4SD

Good

Inspected 7 December 2021

Good
Ofsted
Primary
Phase
4–11
Ages
314
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy converter
Type

About The Riverview Academy

The Riverview Academy is an academy converter in Gravesend, Kent, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 314 pupils on roll. It is part of THE GOLDEN THREAD ALLIANCE. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 December 2021) rated it Good. 24.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 15.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Kent →
School Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 4–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
314 / 840 (37%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection
7 December 2021

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

24.5%
Free school meals
15.9%
EAL
1.6%
SEN support
14.3%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Attendance

6.2%
Overall absence
17.8%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, 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.

13.3
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -1.7 vs 2023/24
23.6
Pupils per teacher
↓ -0.4 vs 2023/24
15.05
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +2.0 vs 2023/24
£47,728
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 19% on leadership pay
↑ +£3,981 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
↓ -1 vs 2023/24
2.8
Leadership (FTE)
↓ -0.5 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.

£6,041
Spend per pupil
£6,427
Income per pupil
47%
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
Cimba Wood, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 4SD
Phone
01474566484
Headteacher
Jack Keen

Teaching Jobs

Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant
PermanentPart time19,610.16 (pro-rata to FTE £26,168)
Closes 6 Nov 2026View & apply
Teacher
Teacher
PermanentFull time32,916 - 45,352
Closes 6 Nov 2026View & apply

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Riverview Academy?
The Riverview Academy is an academy converter in Gravesend, Kent, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does The Riverview Academy have?
The Riverview Academy has 314 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is The Riverview Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Riverview Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 December 2021).
Is The Riverview Academy part of an academy trust?
Yes — The Riverview Academy is part of THE GOLDEN THREAD ALLIANCE.
Where is The Riverview Academy?
The Riverview Academy is located at Cimba Wood, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 4SD.

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