Riverside School Catchment Area
Riverside School is a community special not applicable school in Orpington, Bromley , serving pupils aged 3–19, with 357 pupils, and a capacity of 319 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–19
Age range
357
Pupils
319
Capacity
112%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2019
Riverside School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Riverside School is set by Bromley 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 Bromley before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Bromley catchment area documents →Riverside School — School Information
- Full address
- Main Road, St Paul's Cray, Orpington, BR5 3HS
- Local authority
- Bromley
- School type
- Community special school
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 3–19 years
- Free school meals
- 40.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 135232
Other Not applicable Schools in Orpington
If Riverside School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Orpington are the next closest alternatives.
Browns School Catchment Area
Other independent special school · BR6 7PH
Dorton College of Further Education Catchment Area
Special post 16 institution · BR6 0TE
TLC The Learning Centre Catchment Area
Other independent special school · BR2 8LD
Bromley Beacon Academy Catchment Area
Academy special sponsor led · BR6 9BD
Woodview Catchment Area
Other independent special school · BR5 4EP
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Frequently Asked Questions — Riverside School
Is Riverside School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Riverside School currently has 357 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 319 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Riverside School? ▾
Admission to Riverside School is managed by Bromley. 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 Orpington, Bromley, serving pupils aged 3–19. 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 Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.