Three Rivers Academy is a secondary school in Walton-on-Thames, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Three Rivers Academy currently has around 1391 pupils on roll, which is about 111% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51% boys and 49% girls. Around 23.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 10.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 31.2%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 25 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (68.8%). other white pupils make up about 10.1%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 93% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (81%) , including 26% who stay in school sixth forms and 39% progressing to further education , while 6% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Bell Farm Way, Walton-on-Thames, KT12 5EJ |
| Website: | https://www.threeriversacademy.org/ |
| Telephone: | 01932242994 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Surrey |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Barbara Mayaire |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | |
| Unique reference: | 144503 |
Ofsted inspection date: 15/10/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1250 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1391 |
| Number of Boys: | 709 |
| Number of Girls: | 682 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 10.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 31.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 68.80% | 957 |
| Other White | 10.10% | 140 |
| Other Mixed | 3.50% | 48 |
| Other Asian | 2.90% | 40 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.80% | 25 |
| White and Asian | 1.70% | 24 |
| African | 1.70% | 23 |
| Unclassified | 1.70% | 23 |
| Indian | 1.60% | 22 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.60% | 22 |
| White and Black African | 1.40% | 20 |
| Pakistani | 1.30% | 18 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.90% | 13 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.30% | 4 |
| Caribbean | 0.30% | 4 |
| Other Black | 0.20% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 2 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.10% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.10% | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Farm Primary School Hersham Road , Hersham KT12 5NB | 3out of 4 | 233 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School Arch Road , KT12 4QT | 3out of 4 | 784 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School Arch Road , KT12 4QT | - not rated | 784 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burhill Primary School New Berry Lane , KT12 4HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,150 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton Oak Primary School Walton Oak Primary School , Ambleside Avenue KT12 3LN | 3out of 4 | 1,248 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rydens Enterprise School and Sixth Form College Hersham Road , KT12 5PY | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rydens School Hersham Road , KT12 5PY | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Three Rivers Academy Bell Farm Way , KT12 5EJ | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Esher Church of England High School More Lane , KT10 8AP | 3out of 4 | 2,465 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Esher CofE High School More Lane , KT10 8AP | - not rated | 2,465 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hersham Centre C O Drill Hall 174 Molesey Road , Hersham KT12 4QY | - not rated | 783 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Danesfield Manor School 11 Rydens Avenue , KT12 3JB | - not rated | 786 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Surrey Secondary Short Stay School 174 Molesey Road , Hersham KT12 4QY | 3out of 4 | 789 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westward School 47 Hersham Road , KT12 1LE | - not rated | 988 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashley Park School 47 Hersham Road , KT12 1LE | - not rated | 1,024 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.