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Riverside School

Barking · Barking and Dagenham · IG11 0FU. secondary · Free schools · State-funded · Ages 11 to 19. Compare published figures with nearby schools, then print a visit pack — not a league table.

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Published snapshot

Figures come from the same Barking and Dagenham index as the compare tool. Gaps are common — treat blanks as prompts to dig deeper, not as a verdict.

Ofsted overall
Outstanding
KS2 RWM expected
—
Attainment 8
55.5
English & maths 9–4
83%

Ofsted publication date: 17/11/2022. Open Ofsted report

Common questions

Short factual answers from published data — use the compare tool and a visit for fit, not tables alone.

What is Riverside School's Ofsted rating?

Riverside School has an overall Ofsted grade of Outstanding (published 17/11/2022). Open the full report for context — a single grade is not a verdict on fit for your child.

What are Riverside School's GCSE outcomes?

Published Attainment 8 is 55.5. English and maths 9–4: 83%. Use alongside inspection excerpts and visits — tables alone do not show everyday teaching.

Where is Riverside School?

Riverside School is in Barking (IG11 0FU), Barking and Dagenham. URN 139791.

How do I compare Riverside School with nearby schools?

Open School Compass with Riverside School shortlisted, enter your home postcode, tick two to four neighbours, then compare side by side and print a visit pack. School Compass is parental compare — patterns to visit on, not a ranked verdict.

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Citation

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Riverside School
URN: 139791
Local authority: Barking and Dagenham
Town: Barking
Postcode: IG11 0FU
Ofsted overall: Outstanding (17/11/2022)
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-09-24
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/139791/
Positioning: School Compass parental compare — not a league table.

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