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The River School Catchment Area

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

The River School is an other independent not applicable school in Worcester, Worcestershire , serving pupils aged 2-16, with 113 pupils, and a capacity of 169 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

2-16

Age range

113

Pupils

169

Capacity

67%

Fill rate

The River School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The River School?

The catchment area for The River School is the geographic zone Worcestershire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Worcestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to The River School is managed by Worcestershire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

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.

Find Worcestershire catchment area documents →

The River School: 169 places, 67% filled: places available

The River School has a published admission number of 169 places. 113 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 67%. At 67% full, the school currently has headroom below its 169 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Worcestershire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Worcestershire Council school admissions (official) →

The River School: School Information

Full address
Oakfield House, Droitwich Road, Worcester, WR3 7ST
Local authority
Worcestershire
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
2-16 years
Religious character
Christian
Admissions policy
Non-selective
DfE URN
117041

Other Not applicable Schools in Worcester

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

Other Christian Schools in Worcestershire

The River School shares its religious character with these Christian schools across Worcestershire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to The River School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: The River School

What is the catchment area for The River School?

The catchment area for The River School is the geographic zone Worcestershire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Worcestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is The River School oversubscribed?

The River School has a capacity of 169 places and currently has 113 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Worcestershire.

What is the admissions policy for The River School?

The River School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Worcestershire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does The River School cover?

The River School is a not applicable school in Worcester, Worcestershire, serving pupils aged 2-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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