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Riverwalk School Catchment Area

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

Riverwalk School is a academy special converter not applicable school in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk , serving pupils aged 2–19, with 218 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

2–19

Age range

218

Pupils

210

Capacity

104%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Riverwalk School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Riverwalk School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Suffolk. 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: 218 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 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 Suffolk 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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Riverwalk School — School Information

Full address
Mayfield Road, Bury St. Edmunds, IP33 2PD
Local authority
Suffolk
School type
Academy special converter
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
2–19 years
Free school meals
39.4% of pupils
DfE URN
146418

Other Not applicable Schools in Bury St. Edmunds

If Riverwalk School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Bury St. Edmunds are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Riverwalk School

Is Riverwalk School oversubscribed?

Yes — Riverwalk School currently has 218 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Riverwalk School?

Admission to Riverwalk School is managed by Suffolk. 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 Riverwalk School cover?

Riverwalk School is a not applicable school in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, serving pupils aged 2–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Riverwalk School?

Riverwalk School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.