Riverwalk School
Academy special converter · Ages 3–19 · Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk
Riverwalk School is a special school in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk for ages 3–19 (academy special converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good, from the inspection on 16 July 2024.
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Key facts
- Address
- Mayfield Road, Bury St. Edmunds, IP33 2PD
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Ages
- 3–19
- Council
- Suffolk
- Pupils on roll
- 217 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 41% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 8.5
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Good Inspected 16 July 2024
Strengths
- “Pupils with complex needs receive skilful support.”
- “The safe culture helps them settle well.”
- “Throughout the school, the clear, consistent structure supports pupils to behave well.”
To improve
- “When Ofsted visited in June 2023, the school was in decline.”
- “While this is the case, the pace of change has been steep.”
- “This has not been communicated and managed as effectively as it might have been.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 9 September 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 0% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
What a pass unlocks for Riverwalk School
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- Where pupils go after they leave
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Straight-line distance, in Suffolk.
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