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Riverbank School
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make exceptional progress from very low starting points.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is outstanding with excellent manners and consideration.
Qualifications and Training: Detailed and regular feedback, guidance and training provided.
Current Educational Practices: Weekly meetings to share good practice and develop teaching.
Strengths and Challenges: Cohesive and inspirational staff group committed to the school's vision.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents' comments carefully considered in curriculum changes.
Communication: Excellent communication; parents feel listened to and acted upon.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents extremely positive about school being a caring community.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Headteacher challenges underperformance and addresses concerns promptly.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Strategic appointments and high expectations to ensure ongoing improvement.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Outstanding; vigilant staff promptly act to keep pupils safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: High levels of care and respect taught and demonstrated.
Extracurricular Offerings: Diverse enrichment activities such as Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and ‘forest school’.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Enrichment activities complement and extend classroom learning.
Career Counselling Services: High-quality careers advice tailored to individual aspirations.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Meticulously monitored personalized programmes ensure preparedness.
Managing and Supporting SEND: No discrimination due to special educational needs; tailored support provided.
Subjects Offered: GCSEs in English, mathematics, art; varied entry-level and level qualifications.
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Riverbank School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 198 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 8 : 1.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Students behave well and show consideration for others.
Being a part of a community that is very caring helps them grow "Riverbank Academy is among the most loving, nurturing, passionate, and empathic schools I have ever seen or worked in, according to Ofsted 2017.
Students have outstanding attitudes in class, love to learn, and are driven to succeed.
"2017 Ofsted "I consider myself extremely fortunate to have begun my career at Riverbank Academy in 2017.
The sixth form has very high expectations.
The school's guiding principles of "Motivation, Creativity, and Caring" are evident in all facets of students' life "2017 Ofsted
With a variety of special educational requirements, including moderate learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties, autistic spectrum disorder, profound and multiple learning difficulties, and speech and language issues, 11 to 19-year-olds can attend Riverbank Academy.
We are a kind and welcoming school that prioritises the safety and well-being of its students.
Riverbank Academy and Ernesford Grange Community Academy are co-located schools, which is uncommon for special schools.
Being co-located encourages an inclusive culture and expands our students' access to opportunities and the curriculum.
At Riverbank, our three basic values serve as the beating heart of the institution.
We are a compassionate, imaginative, and driven school.
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Being a part of a community that is very caring helps them grow "Riverbank Academy is among the most loving, nurturing, passionate, and empathic schools I have ever seen or worked in, according to Ofsted 2017.
Students have outstanding attitudes in class, love to learn, and are driven to succeed.
"2017 Ofsted "I consider myself extremely fortunate to have begun my career at Riverbank Academy in 2017.
The sixth form has very high expectations.
The school's guiding principles of "Motivation, Creativity, and Caring" are evident in all facets of students' life "2017 Ofsted
With a variety of special educational requirements, including moderate learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties, autistic spectrum disorder, profound and multiple learning difficulties, and speech and language issues, 11 to 19-year-olds can attend Riverbank Academy.
We are a kind and welcoming school that prioritises the safety and well-being of its students.
Riverbank Academy and Ernesford Grange Community Academy are co-located schools, which is uncommon for special schools.
Being co-located encourages an inclusive culture and expands our students' access to opportunities and the curriculum.
At Riverbank, our three basic values serve as the beating heart of the institution.
We are a compassionate, imaginative, and driven school.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
A
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 8.1 | - | 17.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | 98% | 27% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.63 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 0.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 33.62% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 49.38% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 28.86% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.48% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 15.17% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.01 | 3.16 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 91.67% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 22 | 151 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 84.33% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 5% | 31.25% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 41.42% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 3.17% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 95% | 8.58% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.13% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 4.25% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.88 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 0.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 35.8% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 50.77% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 29.67% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11.87% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 17% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.02 | 3.23 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 90.58% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 19 | 149 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 87.42% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 5% | 32.33% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 44.13% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.42% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 95% | 8.25% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.67% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.46% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.76 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 2.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 24.38% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 39.85% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 27.08% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.85% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.81% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.05 | 2.69 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 90.71% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 29 | 140 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 82.76% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 45% | 34.59% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 38.24% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 1.12% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 45% | 8.82% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.71% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 4.12% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.49 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 1.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 22.36% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 36.36% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 23.04% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 7.04% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 11.28% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.03 | 2.35 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 92.71% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 33 | 145 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 78.35% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 28.82% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 40.65% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.29% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 70% | 11.76% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.12% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.24% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.53 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 1.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 24.35% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 38.3% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 26.17% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11.7% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.04% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 83.21% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 151 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 55.79% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 33.93% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 43.71% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.36% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.07% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.71% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.14% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
8 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Riverbank School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1