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Riversides School Catchment Area

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

Riversides School is a academy special sponsor led not applicable school in Worcester, Worcestershire , serving pupils aged 7–16, with 69 pupils, and a capacity of 68 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

7–16

Age range

69

Pupils

68

Capacity

101%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Riversides School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Riversides School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Worcestershire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 69 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 68 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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

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Riversides School — School Information

Full address
Thorneloe Road, Barbourne, Worcester, WR1 3HZ
Local authority
Worcestershire
School type
Academy special sponsor led
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
7–16 years
Free school meals
76.8% of pupils
DfE URN
140397

Other Not applicable Schools in Worcester

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Riversides School

Is Riversides School oversubscribed?

Yes — Riversides School currently has 69 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 68 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Riversides School?

Admission to Riversides School is managed by Worcestershire. 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 Riversides School cover?

Riversides School is a not applicable school in Worcester, Worcestershire, serving pupils aged 7–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Riversides School?

Riversides School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.