Riverside Community Special School Catchment Area
Riverside Community Special School is a community special not applicable school in Waterlooville, Hampshire , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 151 pupils, and a capacity of 149 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
151
Pupils
149
Capacity
101%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Riverside Community Special School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Riverside Community Special School is set by Hampshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Hampshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Hampshire catchment area documents →Riverside Community Special School — School Information
- Full address
- Scratchface Lane, Purbrook, Waterlooville, PO7 5QD
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- School type
- Community special school
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 44.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 116600
Other Not applicable Schools in Waterlooville
If Riverside Community Special School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Waterlooville are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Riverside Community Special School
Is Riverside Community Special School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Riverside Community Special School currently has 151 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 149 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Riverside Community Special School? ▾
Admission to Riverside Community Special School is managed by Hampshire. 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 Community Special School cover? ▾
Riverside Community Special School is a not applicable school in Waterlooville, Hampshire, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Riverside Community Special School? ▾
Riverside Community Special School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.