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Riverside School Catchment Area

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

Riverside School is a community special not applicable school in London, Haringey , serving pupils aged 11–19, with 173 pupils, and a capacity of 175 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–19

Age range

173

Pupils

175

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Riverside School Catchment Area Information

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

Operating near capacity: 99% 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 Haringey before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Haringey catchment area documents →

Riverside School — School Information

Full address
White Hart Lane, Wood Green, London, N22 5QJ
Local authority
Haringey
School type
Community special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11–19 years
Free school meals
62.1% of pupils
DfE URN
102178

Other Not applicable Schools in London

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Riverside School

Is Riverside School oversubscribed?

Riverside School is operating close to its capacity of 175 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Riverside School?

Admission to Riverside School is managed by Haringey. 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 School cover?

Riverside School is a not applicable school in London, Haringey, serving pupils aged 11–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Riverside School?

Riverside School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.