The Riverview Academy, based in Gravesend, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy converter 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 Riverview Academy currently has around 314 pupils on roll, which is about 37% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.4% boys and 50.6% girls. Around 20.1% 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 5.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 12.1%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (60.8%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Cimba Wood, Gravesend, DA12 4SD |
| Website: | www.riverview-infant.com |
| Telephone: | 01474566484 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Kent |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Jack Keen |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 142363 |
Ofsted inspection date: 07/12/2021
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 840 |
| Number of Pupils: | 314 |
| Number of Boys: | 155 |
| Number of Girls: | 159 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 12.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 60.80% | 191 |
| Other White | 8.60% | 27 |
| Indian | 6.40% | 20 |
| African | 5.10% | 16 |
| Other Asian | 4.80% | 15 |
| White and Asian | 2.50% | 8 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.90% | 6 |
| Other Mixed | 1.90% | 6 |
| Pakistani | 1.90% | 6 |
| Other Black | 1.60% | 5 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.30% | 4 |
| Caribbean | 1.00% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.60% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.60% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.30% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.30% | 1 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview Infant School Cimba Wood , DA12 4SD | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Riverview Academy Cimba Wood , DA12 4SD | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverview Junior School Cimba Wood , DA12 4SD | - not rated | 43 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverview Junior School Cimba Wood , DA12 4SD | - not rated | 67 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tymberwood Academy Cerne Road , DA12 4BN | 3out of 4 | 544 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thamesview School Thong Lane , DA12 4LF | 3out of 4 | 742 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfields Singlewell Road , DA11 7RF | - not rated | 1,604 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic Comprehensive Rochester Road , DA12 2JW | 3out of 4 | 1,940 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gravesend Grammar School Church Walk , DA12 2PR | - not rated | 2,298 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Gravesend Grammar School Church Walk , DA12 2PR | - not rated | 2,298 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The National Sea Training College Denton , DA12 2HR | - not rated | 2,877 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint George's Church of England School Meadow Road , DA11 7LS | 3out of 4 | 2,525 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ifield School Cedar Avenue , DA12 5JT | 4out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Estuary Academy Richmond Drive , DA12 4DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,228 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North West Kent Alternative Provision Service Richmond Drive , DA12 4DJ | - not rated | 1,384 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LINK19 College , LINK Centre, Block H DA12 2DP | - not rated | 1,818 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Convent Preparatory School 46 Old Road East , Gravesend DA12 1NR | - not rated | 1,850 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.