Rivers Academy West London

About Rivers Academy West London

Of the 60 parents who responded to the Ofsted Parent View survey between September 2024 and September 2025, 77% said they would recommend Rivers Academy West London to other parents. That's a solid endorsement, though it's worth noting that 23% said they wouldn't. The school is clearly popular: for the 2025/26 academic year, it received 357 applications for 208 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.72. Of those, 142 families put it as their first preference, and all of those received an offer. On the survey, parents were most positive about the range of subjects available (80% agreed or strongly agreed) and the school's high expectations for their child (84% agreed or strongly agreed). The picture was more mixed on communication: only 50% agreed that the school makes them aware of what their child will learn, with an equal proportion disagreeing. Similarly, 59% agreed that concerns are dealt with properly, while 18% disagreed.

Academically, Rivers Academy is a strong performer. Its Progress 8 score of 0.32 is above the national average and places it in the 'Above average' banding, meaning pupils typically achieve nearly a third of a grade more per subject than similar students nationally. The school's Attainment 8 score is 49.3, and 72.1% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths. In the Hounslow local authority, where the average Progress 8 score is 0.44, Rivers ranks 12th out of 19 schools. Its strongest progress is in maths (0.65), followed by the EBacc subjects (0.46), with English progress more modest at 0.22. At A-level, the school's value-added score is 0.14, which is rated as 'Average', and the average grade per entry is a C. The sixth form provision was rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection, while the rest of the school was judged Outstanding across all areas including behaviour, personal development, and leadership.

Rivers Academy is a mixed, non-religious secondary school in Hounslow with 1,044 pupils on roll, operating very close to its capacity of 1,080. It has a higher-than-average proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 32.3%. The school offers a wide range of facilities including a theatre, sports hall, astro turf, and a sixth form centre, plus clubs like Model UN, DofE, and Young Enterprise. Its SEND provisions cover nine areas including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language needs, and social, emotional and mental health support. However, the Parent View data on SEND support was notably split: 59% agreed or strongly agreed that SEND children get the support they need, while 33% disagreed or strongly disagreed. This is a school that suits families who value strong academic progress, particularly in maths and the EBacc, and who are comfortable with a large, oversubscribed secondary. The mixed parent feedback on communication and SEND support suggests it's worth visiting and asking specific questions if those areas matter to you.

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