Rivermead School

  • Special
  • Academy
  • Ages 4 to 16
Ofsted: Good

Forge Lane, Gillingham, ME7 1UGOpen in maps

Rivermead School is a special school in Gillingham for ages 4 to 16. It is one of the 110 schools in Medway. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2014.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 18 September 2014, report published 10 October 2014

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Sixth form provision
Good

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

23 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score13.3

13.3, 32.8 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths4.3%

4.3%, 41.1 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths8.7%

8.7%, 56.1 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 score1.03

1.03, 3.06 below the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

163 pupils on roll

Eligible for free school meals52.8%

52.8%, 26.3 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language3.7%

3.7%, 17.9 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support1.8%

1.8%, 13 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan98.2%

98.2%, 92.2 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Rivermead School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Alchemy School1 mileReport card: Expected standard to strong standardAttainment 8: 2.0
Danecourt School2 milesOfsted: Good0% met the expected standard
Blue Skies School2 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Ripplevale School Rochester2 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 1.1
INSPIRE Free Special School3 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 2.9

School details

School type
Academy special converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
RIVERMEAD INCLUSIVE TRUST
Age range
4 to 16
Gender
Mixed
Headteacher
Miss Shelley Campbell
Phone
01634338348
Website
rivermead.org.uk
Address
Forge Lane, Gillingham, ME7 1UG
Local authority
Medway
URN
142555

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.