357
Pupils · 2024/25
15%
EAL · 2024/25
36%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Standards maintained
Ofsted inspection · 06/11/2024
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityBromley
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio7.6:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Riverside School · All-through · Bromley
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
357
Pupil : teacher ratio
7.6
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
15%
FSM eligible
41%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
12%
Persistent absence
36%
Contact
Address
Main Road, St Paul's Cray, Orpington, BR5 3HS
Local authority
Bromley
Website
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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 | 357 | 7.8 | 100% | 15% | 41% | 12% | 36% |
| 2023/24 | 348 | 8.5 | 100% | 15% | 42% | 12% | 39% |
| 2022/23 | 332 | 8.0 | 100% | 13% | 41% | 12% | 40% |
| 2021/22 | 322 | 8.7 | 100% | 13% | 43% | 12% | 37% |
| 2020/21 | 299 | 8.4 | 100% | 14% | 38% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 274 | 7.3 | 100% | 14% | 40% | 9% | 29% |
| 2017/18 | 249 | 7.0 | 100% | 14% | 40% | 10% | 28% |
| 2016/17 | 239 | 7.6 | 100% | 14% | 39% | 9% | 23% |
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