Riverbank School

Special
Academy
Ages 11 to 19

Ofsted: Outstanding

Princethorpe Way, Coventry, CV3 2QDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Riverbank School is a special school in Coventry for ages 11 to 19. It is one of the 124 schools in Coventry. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in May 2017.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 10 May 2017, report published 28 June 2017

Overall effectiveness: Outstanding
Leadership and management: Outstanding
Sixth form provision: Outstanding
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

24 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score2.1

2.1, 44 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths0%

0%, 45.4 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths0%

0%, 64.8 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc0%

0%, 40.5 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score0.10

0.10, 3.99 below the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

219 pupils on roll, with places for 150

Eligible for free school meals52.1%

52.1%, 25.6 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language36.5%

36.5%, 14.9 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support0%

0%, 14.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan100%

100%, 94 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Riverbank School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Park View	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	Not published
Baginton Fields Academy	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	Not published
Tiverton School	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	0% met the expected standard
The Haven School Wolston	3 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published
Castle Wood Special School	3 miles	Ofsted: Requires improvement	0% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy special sponsor led
Sector: Academy
Trust: SIDNEY STRINGER MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Age range: 11 to 19
Gender: Mixed
Headteacher: Mr David Lisowski
Phone: 02476453121
Website: riverbankacademy.org.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Princethorpe Way, Coventry, CV3 2QD
Local authority: Coventry
URN: 141376

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.