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Riverston School is a private secondary-stage school in London, Greater London, with a published age range of 1-21.
Private school Co-ed Ages 1-21 Sixth form No boarders
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 1-21
- ISI ?
- Standards met
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
Riverston School
On this page
At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 1-21
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- ISI ?
- Standards met
Overview
Overview
Riverston School is an independent co-educational setting in Lee, south-east London. A current school history article says Riverston was founded in 1926 and became a family-run school in 1956. It includes School and College provision for students aged 16 and above.
The Riverston Tapestry weaves the UK National Curriculum with mindset, digital literacy, health and wellbeing, global understanding, entrepreneurship and sustainability. The school lists GCSEs, A levels and BTECs, plus life-skills and vocational learning. Small groups and individualised plans adapt the programme for different abilities and learning needs.
Provision is multidisciplinary: the school lists speech and language therapists, occupational and drama therapists, a school counsellor and learning-support staff. Key workers and the pastoral team provide further support. Riverston describes an inclusive approach in which wellbeing, communication, confidence and preparation for adult life sit alongside academic study.
There is no entrance exam, and pupils can join during the term or academic year when a place is available. The process begins with a visit and meeting with staff, followed by taster days where appropriate. These visits inform a bespoke plan. The school has no boarding provision and is based at 63-69 Eltham Road.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- 26.7% grade 5+ in English and maths and 19.9 Attainment 8
- Sixth form
- Sixth form available with 0% AAB or better.
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Greenwich and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 19.9
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 26.7%
- EBacc APS
- 1.64
- EBacc entry
- 0%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Greenwich and England.
School Local authority England
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Age range
- 1-21
- Headteacher
- Mr Guy Baker
- Pupil roll
- 206 pupils
- Sixth form
- Yes
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- 63-69 Eltham Road, Lee Green, London, Greater London
- Postcode
- SE12 8UF
- Area
- Greenwich
School leadership
- Headteacher
- Mr Guy Baker
School contact
- School phone
- 02083184327
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions phone
- 02083184327
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 1-21
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Day fees
- Check school fees page
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Check school site
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
How to apply
- 1
Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 19.9 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 26.7% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 26.7% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 1.64 EBacc APS
- A-level results
- 0% AAB or better
- A-level average points
- 9.05 A-level points per entry
Inspection
Inspection
Standards met
Latest inspection: 23 September 2025
- Leadership, management and governance
- Standards met
- Quality of education, training and recreation
- Standards met
- Physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
- Standards met
- Social and economic education and contribution to society
- Standards met
- Safeguarding
- Standards met
Quick summary
- Latest ISI report: Routine Inspections 2025 records an inspection beginning 23 September 2025. The report says the relevant standards were met.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Riverston School handle admissions?
Riverston School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Riverston School?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for Riverston School?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Riverston School?
Riverston School is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 23 September 2025.