The Riverview Academy
37%
Capacity
314
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About The Riverview Academy
The Riverview Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Gravesham community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 314 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (37% of 840 places).
Ofsted has rated The Riverview Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jack Keen, it falls under Kent local authority.
The Riverview Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 186 applications for 85 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 80 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at The Riverview Academy include Library, Dining Hall, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Gymnastics, Tennis, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Film Club, Chess, Gardening and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.1%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Gravesham, The Riverview 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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Cimba Wood, Gravesend, Gravesham, DA12 4SD |
| Headteacher | Jack Keen |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Number of Pupils | 314 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.1% |
| School Capacity | 314 / 840 (37% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Dec 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 31 Jan 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed85
186
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
80 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Cimba Wood, Gravesend
Gravesham, DA12 4SD
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