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Three Rivers Academy

Elmbridge, KT12 5EJSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Oct 2024
Progress 8
-0.67
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
0.3×
Not oversubscribed
110 1st-choice / 318 places
Ranking
#2,809
of 3,141 nationally

About Three Rivers Academy

Three Rivers Academy is a large secondary school in Elmbridge, Surrey, with 1,391 pupils on roll against a capacity of 1,250, meaning it is significantly over capacity. The school is oversubscribed for Year 7 entry in 2025/26, receiving 361 applications for 318 places, with 110 first-preference offers made. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 23.9%, which is notably higher than the national average for secondary schools. The school is a mixed, non-religious state secondary for ages 11 to 18, led by headteacher Barbara Mayaire. Its size and oversubscription suggest strong local demand, though the high FSM rate indicates it serves a more economically diverse catchment than some neighbouring schools. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in October 2024 rated it Good across all categories, including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management, maintaining the same overall grade as its previous inspection in 2019.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressBell Farm Way, Walton-on-Thames, Elmbridge, KT12 5EJ
HeadteacherBarbara Mayaire
Local AuthoritySurrey
Number of Pupils1,391
Free School Meals (FSM)23.9%
School Capacity1,391 / 1,250 (111% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Oct 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 20 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

10
Swimming PoolSports HallDining HallTheatrePlaying FieldsScience LabsGymnasiumSixth Form CentreICT SuiteArt Studios

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

Martial ArtsRowingRoundersRugbyFootballSwimmingCross CountryAthletics

Clubs & Activities

DramaDebateDuke of EdinburghCodingChessEco ClubModel United Nations

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

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyResourced ProvisionOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:00

Breakfast club

08:00-08:30

After-school care

15:00-16:00

Source: threeriversacademy.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Three Rivers Academy

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