How many pupils does Rivermead School have?

Rivermead School has 139 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Rivermead School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Rivermead School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 14 in 2025/26.

Is Rivermead School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Rivermead School is part of RIVERMEAD INCLUSIVE TRUST.

Where is Rivermead School?

Rivermead School is located at Forge Lane, Gillingham, Medway, ME7 1UG.

Rivermead School

Forge Lane, Gillingham, Medway, ME7 1UG

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

Attainment 8

4–16

Ages

139

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy special converter

Type

About Rivermead School

Rivermead School is an academy special converter in Gillingham, Medway, England, for pupils aged 4–16. It has 139 pupils on roll. It is part of RIVERMEAD INCLUSIVE TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 14 (2025/26). 52.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Medway →
School Type: Academy special converter
Age Range: Ages 4–16
Gender: Mixed
Number of Pupils: 139
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

52.8%

Free school meals

3.7%

EAL

99.3%

SEN support

0.7%

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

92%

Sustained destination

92%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

14.5%

Overall absence

34.3%

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.

22.5

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.5 vs 2023/24

6.5

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.7 vs 2023/24

14.11

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -17.4 vs 2023/24

£45,785

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 8% on leadership pay

↑ +£4,680 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -2.0 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.

£12,781

Income per pupil

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: Forge Lane, Gillingham, Medway, ME7 1UG
Phone: 01634338348
Headteacher: Shelley Campbell
Website: www.rivermead.org.uk

Academy Trust

RIVERMEAD INCLUSIVE TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Rivermead School?: Rivermead School is an academy special converter in Gillingham, Medway, England, for pupils aged 4–16.
How many pupils does Rivermead School have?: Rivermead School has 139 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Rivermead School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Rivermead School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 14 in 2025/26.
Is Rivermead School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Rivermead School is part of RIVERMEAD INCLUSIVE TRUST.
Where is Rivermead School?: Rivermead School is located at Forge Lane, Gillingham, Medway, ME7 1UG.

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