Riverston School, London
Riverston School is an independent school for pupils aged 1 to 21 in London. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in September 2025.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Riverston School in detail
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Riverston School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Riverston School are Colfe's School (0.3 miles, selective); Heath House Preparatory School (0.9 miles); Blackheath Prep (1.2 miles, selective); and StreetVibes Media Academy (1.3 miles, Good).
Colfe's SchoolHeath House Preparatory SchoolBlackheath PrepStreetVibes Media Academy
Who goes there
In 2026, 9 pupils (4.4%) received SEN support and 125 (60.7%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Lee Rail Station, about 730 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Weigall Road, 50 metres away.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
23 September 2025
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
26 April 2022
Regulatory Compliance
24 January 2018
Short Visit
1 July 2016
Short Visit
7 July 2015
Integrated
28 January 2014
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Riverston School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Keep up with Riverston School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Riverston School.
- Lee Learning Hub Tuition Centre590m away · Not yet graded
- Sportacus at Brindishe Lee850m away · Not yet graded
- Kumon Kidbrooke Study Centre850m away · Not yet graded
- V.I.B.E Tuition940m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 53
- Fatal
- 2
- Serious
- 7
- Children hurt
- 7
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 53 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 7 serious and 44 slight.
7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise.
9 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Greenwich is 52 (the median across 108 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
63%
Available places
206 pupils
326 places
120 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Greenwich council
Places available
2,893
Applications
3,054
Got 1st preference
60.2%
Got preferred school
88.2%
All secondary applications across Greenwich council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
9
SEN Support
125
EHC Plans
65.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
206
Total Pupils
133
Boys
73
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Riverston School
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Questions parents ask about Riverston School
What are GCSE results like at Riverston School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Riverston School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Riverston School last inspected?
Riverston School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in September 2025.
How many pupils go to Riverston School?
Riverston School has around 206 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Riverston School?
Riverston School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Does Riverston School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 4 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Riverston School: Lee Learning Hub Tuition Centre (590m away, registered, not yet graded), Sportacus at Brindishe Lee (850m away, registered, not yet graded) and Kumon Kidbrooke Study Centre (850m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Riverston School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 53 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 7 serious and 44 slight. 7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise. 9 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Greenwich is 52 (the median across 108 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Riverston School?
Riverston School is at 63-69 Eltham Road, Lee Green, London, SE12 8UF.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)