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River Academy

River Academy

Reading, RG1 8EQSecondary School·Ages 11-18

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Ofsted Rating

110%

Capacity

186

Pupils

N/A

Demand

About River Academy

River Academy is a state-funded None secondary school serving the Reading community, welcoming children from age 11 to 18. The school has 186 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (110% of 169 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

the school is led by headteacher Andrew Hartley, it falls under Reading local authority.

In terms of academic performance, Attainment 8 is solid at 51.9.

On-site facilities at River Academy include Sixth Form Centre, ICT Suite, Library, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Swimming Pool, Music Rooms, Sports Hall.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Hockey, Cricket, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Science Club, Model UN, Coding and 4 more.

For families exploring secondary schools in Reading, River Academy is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
Address7 Richfield Avenue, Reading, Reading, RG1 8EQ
HeadteacherAndrew Hartley
Local AuthorityReading
Number of Pupils186
School Capacity186 / 169 (110% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

GCSE Results

2023/24

Attainment 8 (vs national avg)

+51.9Well Above Average

Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average

BelowAverageAbove
Grade 9-4 (Standard Pass)80%
Grade 9-5 (Strong Pass)60%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.

SEND Support

SEN Pupil Breakdown

8

With EHC Plan

8

SEN Support

8.6% of pupils receive SEN support

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

8
Sixth Form CentreICT SuiteLibraryGymnasiumPlaying FieldsSwimming PoolMusic RoomsSports Hall

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

14

Sports

DanceHockeyCricketCross CountryNetballAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubScience ClubModel United NationsCodingGardeningDuke of EdinburghArt ClubChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Frequently Asked Questions About River Academy

River Academy's key exam results include: 60% achieved grade 5+ in English and Maths GCSE; Attainment 8 score of 51.9.

Contact Information

01182160400www.river-academy.co.uk/

7 Richfield Avenue, Reading

Reading, RG1 8EQ

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7 Richfield Avenue, Reading

Reading, RG1 8EQ

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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