River Academy

  • Secondary
  • Free school
  • Ages 11 to 18
No Ofsted inspection

7 Richfield Avenue, Reading, RG1 8EQOpen in maps

River Academy is a secondary school in Reading for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 70 schools in Reading.

Ofsted inspection

Ofsted has not published an inspection of River Academy.

River Academy on the Ofsted website

Pupil numbers and mix

373 pupils on roll, with places for 1,200

Eligible for free school meals33.2%

33.2%, 6.7 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language37.3%

37.3%, 15.7 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support20.9%

20.9%, 6.1 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan8.3%

8.3%, 2.3 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near River Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Queen Anne's School0.9 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 36.0
Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 50.4
The WREN School1 mileReport card: Needs attention to expected standardAttainment 8: 44.8
The Deenway Montessori School1 mileOfsted: GoodNot published
Kendrick School1 mileOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 8: 84.0

School details

School type
Free schools
Sector
Free school
Trust
MAIDEN ERLEGH TRUST
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Andrew Hartley
Phone
01182160400
Website
river-academy.co.uk
Address
7 Richfield Avenue, Reading, RG1 8EQ
Local authority
Reading
URN
150728

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.