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 .
| 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 |
Ofsted inspection date: 15/10/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1080 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1044 |
| Number of Boys: | 535 |
| Number of Girls: | 509 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 23.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 20.90% | 218 |
| Other White | 14.20% | 148 |
| Indian | 12.10% | 126 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 9.80% | 102 |
| Other Asian | 9.40% | 98 |
| African | 9.10% | 95 |
| Other Mixed | 8.60% | 90 |
| Pakistani | 6.40% | 67 |
| Unclassified | 2.80% | 29 |
| White and Asian | 1.50% | 16 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.30% | 14 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.10% | 12 |
| Caribbean | 1.10% | 11 |
| Other Black | 0.70% | 7 |
| White and Black African | 0.50% | 5 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.40% | 4 |
| Chinese | 0.20% | 2 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.