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Riverside Bridge School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Riverside Bridge School is a free s special not applicable school in Barking, Barking and Dagenham , serving pupils aged 4–16, with 249 pupils, and a capacity of 270 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–16

Age range

249

Pupils

270

Capacity

92%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2020

Riverside Bridge School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Riverside Bridge School is set by Barking and Dagenham and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 92% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Barking and Dagenham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Barking and Dagenham catchment area documents →

Riverside Bridge School — School Information

Full address
Renwick Road, Barking, IG11 0FU
Local authority
Barking and Dagenham
School type
Free schools special
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
4–16 years
Free school meals
38.9% of pupils
DfE URN
142134

Other Not applicable Schools in Barking

If Riverside Bridge School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Barking are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Riverside Bridge School

Is Riverside Bridge School oversubscribed?

Riverside Bridge School is operating close to its capacity of 270 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Riverside Bridge School?

Admission to Riverside Bridge School is managed by Barking and Dagenham. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Riverside Bridge School cover?

Riverside Bridge School is a not applicable school in Barking, Barking and Dagenham, serving pupils aged 4–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Riverside Bridge School?

Riverside Bridge School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2020. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.