River Academy, Reading
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
No inspection data available
At a Glance
33.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
26.6
Avg class size
7
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
31%
Available places
373 pupils
1,200 capacity
827 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Reading
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Reading
Admissions Demand - Reading
Places available
1,806
Applications
1,870
Got 1st preference
77.3%
Got preferred school
97.1%
Secondary admissions across Reading (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.06335%
Overall absence
9.89583%
Persistent absence
192
Enrolments
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
River Academy
E P Collier Primary School
Civitas Academy
Oxford Road Community School
Thameside Primary School
Caversham Primary School
Wilson Primary School
Battle Primary Academy
The Heights Primary School
All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School
All Saints Junior School
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