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Riverside College Halton

Riverside College Halton

Halton, WA8 7QQSecondary School·Ages 16-99
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About Riverside College Halton

Riverside College Halton is a state-funded Does not apply secondary school serving the Halton community, welcoming children from age 16 to 99.

Ofsted has rated Riverside College Halton "Good", the school is led by headteacher Mary Murphy, it falls under Halton local authority.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Riverside College Halton include Sports Hall, Art Studios, Tennis Courts, Library, Dining Hall, Theatre, Gymnasium, Astro Turf, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Athletics, Rugby, Football and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Art Club, Debate and 3 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 62.1%, which is well above the national average for secondary schools in England.

For families exploring secondary schools in Halton, Riverside College Halton is one of the options available in the North West 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 Range16 to 99 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressKingsway, Widnes, Halton, WA8 7QQ
HeadteacherMary Murphy
Local AuthorityHalton
Free School Meals (FSM)62.1%
School Capacity175

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

29 Mar 2022
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Unchanged
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 15 Jun 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthLearning DifficultySevere LearningProfound Learning

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

Facilities

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Sports HallArt StudiosTennis CourtsLibraryDining HallTheatreGymnasiumAstro TurfChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

14

Sports

TennisAthleticsRugbyFootballCricketRowingDance

Clubs & Activities

CodingChessArt ClubDebateScience ClubOrchestraGardening

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Riverside College Halton

Riverside College Halton has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01512572800www.riversidecollege.ac.uk

Kingsway, Widnes

Halton, WA8 7QQ

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Kingsway, Widnes

Halton, WA8 7QQ

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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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