Rivers Academy West London is a secondary school in Feltham, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective 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.

Rivers Academy West London currently has around 1044 pupils on roll, which is about 97% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.2% boys and 48.8% girls. Around 32.3% 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 8.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 23.7%.

The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 20.9%. other white pupils make up about 14.2% , followed by indian at 12.1%

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 89% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (80%) , including 48% who stay in school sixth forms and 31% progressing to further education , while 5% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Tachbrook Road, Feltham, TW14 9PE
Website: http://www.rivers-aspirations.org/
Telephone: 02088900245
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Hounslow
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Sarah Johnson-Scott
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 137009

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 15/10/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 18
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1080
Number of Pupils: 1044
Number of Boys: 535
Number of Girls: 509

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 8.2% 4%
Persistent absence: 23.7% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British20.90%218
Other White14.20%148
Indian12.10%126
Other (any other ethnic group)9.80%102
Other Asian9.40%98
African9.10%95
Other Mixed8.60%90
Pakistani6.40%67
Unclassified2.80%29
White and Asian1.50%16
White and Black Caribbean1.30%14
Bangladeshi1.10%12
Caribbean1.10%11
Other Black0.70%7
White and Black African0.50%5
Gypsy/Roma0.40%4
Chinese0.20%2
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Irish0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Above average (0.26)
Of the 157 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 154 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
0.26
Town average
0.26
Local authority average
0.31
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
76%
Town average
51%
Local authority average
59%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
51%
Town average
47%
Local authority average
52%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
48.1
Town average
46.2
Local authority average
48.1
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
4.5
Town average
3.9
Local authority average
4.3
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
89%

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Southville Primary School
Bedfont Lane , TW14 9NP
3out of 4 477 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Southville Junior School
Bedfont Lane , TW14 9NP
- not rated 477 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Southville Infant and Nursery School
Bedfont Lane , TW14 9NP
- not rated 477 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Bedfont Primary School
Hatton Road , Bedfont TW14 9QZ
3out of 4 998 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Bedfont Junior School
Hatton Road , East Bedfont TW14 9QZ
- not rated 998 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Space Studio West London
Letchworth Avenue , Feltham TW14 9PE
3out of 4 0 yd Studio schools No Mixed More About School
Rivers Academy West London
Tachbrook Road , TW14 9PE
- not rated 0 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Longford Community School
Tachbrook Road , TW14 9PE
- not rated 0 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Springwest Academy
Browells Lane , TW13 7EF
3out of 4 1,855 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Logic Studio School
Browells Lane , TW13 7EF
3out of 4 1,855 yd Studio schools No Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Reach Academy Feltham
53-55 High Street , TW13 4AB
- not rated 1,377 yd Free schools Yes Mixed More About School
Reach Academy Hanworth Park
High Street , TW13 4AB
- not rated 1,394 yd Free schools Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Marjory Kinnon School
Hatton Road , Bedfont TW14 9QZ
3out of 4 1,043 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School
The Bridge
Fairholme Primary School , Peacock Avenue TW14 8ET
- not rated 1,211 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Rise Free School
Browells Lane , TW13 7EF
3out of 4 1,855 yd Free schools special No Mixed More About School
Thamesway Education
83a Sunbury Road , TW13 4PH
- not rated 2,356 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
The St Michael Steiner School
Park Road , Hanworth Park TW13 6PN
- not rated 2,915 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.