Rivermead School
Academy special converter · Ages 4–16 · Gillingham, Medway
Rivermead School is a special school in Gillingham, Medway for ages 4–16 (academy special converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Good, from the inspection on 21 February 2024.
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Key facts
- Address
- Forge Lane, Gillingham, ME7 1UG
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Ages
- 4–16
- Council
- Medway
- Pupils on roll
- 163 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 52.8% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.7
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Good Inspected 21 February 2024
Strengths
- “Pupils are well prepared for a bright and happy future because dedicated staff pay meticulous attention to meeting each individual’s needs.”
- “As soon as pupils join the school, staff identify the precise support that pupils need to achieve their best.”
- “Those that need specialist care receive this from a team of expert staff.”
To improve
- “The school has identified that in some lessons, teaching does not always support pupils to extend their thinking.”
- “However, the same approach is not in place for pupils in other year groups.”
- “Currently, the support for older pupils who find reading more difficult is intermittent.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 27 March 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 4% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 13.3 | 46 |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
What a pass unlocks for Rivermead School
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- Where pupils go after they leave
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