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The River School

Other independent school · Worcester, WR3 7ST

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School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages2 to 16
Pupils115 of 169 places
GenderMixed
Religious characterChristian
Admissions policyNon-selective
Head teacherMrs Emma Ellin
Local authorityWorcestershire
Opened19 Oct 1985
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 117041.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolWorcestershireEngland
Attainment 8 score41.943.946.2
Grade 4 or above in English and maths0%62.1%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and maths0%41.1%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and maths0%9.8%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%57.2%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 411--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

Pupils

2025/26
MeasureThis school
Pupils115
Girls66
Boys49
SEN support33
EHC plan6

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Nearby schools

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Schools near The River School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miPrimaryClaines CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school
Outstanding
0.7 miPrimaryNorth Worcester Primary SchoolFree schools
Good
0.9 miPrimaryTudor Grange Primary Academy PerdiswellAcademy converter
Good
0.9 miSecondaryTudor Grange Academy WorcesterAcademy sponsor led
Good
1.0 miPrimaryHindlip CofE First SchoolVoluntary controlled school
Outstanding
1.1 miPrimaryCranham Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
1.2 miPrimaryNorthwick Manor Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Outstanding
1.4 miPrimarySt Barnabas CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school
Good
1.5 miPrimaryCarnforth SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Good
1.5 miSecondaryBishop Perowne CofE CollegeAcademy converter
Good

Frequently asked questions about The River School

How many pupils attend The River School?

The River School has 115 pupils aged 2 to 16, with capacity for 169.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.