Riverside School Catchment Area
Riverside School is a free s secondary school in Barking, Barking and Dagenham , serving pupils aged 11–19, with 1542 pupils, and a capacity of 1824 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11–19
Age range
1,542
Pupils
1,824
Capacity
85%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2022
Riverside School Catchment Area Information
Secondary school places at Riverside School are allocated by Barking and Dagenham using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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 School — School Information
- Full address
- Renwick Road, Barking, IG11 0FU
- Local authority
- Barking and Dagenham
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–19 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 30.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 139791
Other Secondary Schools in Barking
If Riverside School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Barking are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Riverside School
Is Riverside School oversubscribed? ▾
Riverside School has a capacity of 1824 places and currently has 1542 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Barking and Dagenham.
What is the admissions policy for Riverside School? ▾
Admission to Riverside 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 School cover? ▾
Riverside School is a secondary school in Barking, Barking and Dagenham, 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 Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.