Located in Coventry, Riverbank School is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a academy special sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Riverbank School currently has around 208 pupils on roll, which is about 139% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 69.7% boys and 30.3% girls. Around 51.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 11.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 33.3%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 35.1%. african pupils make up about 13.9% , followed by other asian at 11.5%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 90% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (90%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 45% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Princethorpe Way, Coventry, CV3 2QD |
| Website: | www.riverbankacademy.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 02476453121 |
| School Type: | Academy special sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Coventry |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr David Lisowski |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 141376 |
Ofsted inspection date: 10/05/2017
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 150 |
| Number of Pupils: | 208 |
| Number of Boys: | 145 |
| Number of Girls: | 63 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 11.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 33.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 35.10% | 73 |
| African | 13.90% | 29 |
| Other Asian | 11.50% | 24 |
| Indian | 7.70% | 16 |
| Other White | 7.70% | 16 |
| Pakistani | 4.80% | 10 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 4.30% | 9 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.90% | 6 |
| Unclassified | 2.90% | 6 |
| Bangladeshi | 2.40% | 5 |
| Other Black | 2.40% | 5 |
| White and Asian | 1.90% | 4 |
| Other Mixed | 1.00% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.50% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.50% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.50% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sowe Valley Primary School Princethorpe Way , CV3 2QX | 3out of 4 | 155 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic School Langbank Avenue , Ernesford Grange CV3 2QP | - not rated | 293 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic School Langbank Avenue , Ernesford Grange CV3 2QP | 3out of 4 | 293 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi RC Junior School Langbank Avenue , Ernesford Grange CV3 2QP | - not rated | 303 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi RC Infant School Langbank Avenue , Ernesford Grange CV3 2QP | - not rated | 303 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ernesford Grange Community Academy Princethorpe Way , CV3 2QD | 3out of 4 | 121 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ernesford Grange Community School Princethorpe Way , CV3 2QD | - not rated | 121 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitley Academy Abbey Road , Whitley CV3 4BD | - not rated | 2,244 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitley Abbey Business and Enterprise College Abbey Road , Whitley CV3 4BD | - not rated | 2,244 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow Park School Abbey Road , Whitley CV3 4BD | 2out of 4 | 2,246 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverbank School Princethorpe Way , CV3 2QD | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chace Extended Learning Centre Robin Hood Road , CV3 3AN | - not rated | 920 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Lodge School Lodge Road , CV3 1FU | - not rated | 1,629 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Coventry Secure Unit Stoke House , Lloyd Crescent CV2 5NY | - not rated | 1,693 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View 9 Stoke Green , CV3 1FP | - not rated | 1,884 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.