139
Pupils · 2024/25
2%
EAL · 2024/25
34%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 21/02/2024
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityMedway
PhaseAll-through
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio7.3:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Rivermead School · All-through · Medway
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
139
Pupil : teacher ratio
7.3
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
2%
FSM eligible
64%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
14%
Persistent absence
34%
Contact
Address
Forge Lane, Gillingham, ME7 1UG
Local authority
Medway
Website
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 139 | 6.5 | 100% | 2% | 64% | 14% | 34% |
| 2023/24 | 181 | 8.2 | 100% | 2% | 62% | 13% | 34% |
| 2022/23 | 181 | 7.1 | 100% | 2% | 56% | 14% | 39% |
| 2021/22 | 176 | 7.4 | 100% | 3% | 56% | 14% | 36% |
| 2020/21 | 189 | 8.2 | 100% | 0% | 33% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 146 | 6.1 | 100% | 1% | 40% | 7% | 27% |
| 2017/18 | — | 6.6 | — | — | — | 7% | 21% |
| 2016/17 | 136 | 7.1 | 100% | 0% | 26% | 7% | 25% |
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