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Riverwalk School
- All-through
- Bury St Edmunds IP33 2PD
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils develop life skills, such as cooking, and spending money in the local caf茅.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are friendly and polite, saying 鈥楬i鈥� and holding doors open for adults.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Pupils who need it get help with eating and hygiene.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teachers use activities that help pupils remember and apply their learning successfully.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Teachers work seamlessly with teaching assistants and health professionals to ensure pupils can access the learning.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are proud to work in the school. However, some are unsettled and do not fully buy into the school's vision.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Assemblies acclimatise pupils to stimulating situations, helping them develop communication and social confidence.
Communication with Parents: Actions to address any absence are speedy and supportive, working closely with families.
Parent Satisfaction: You can use Ofsted Parent View to give your opinion on your child's school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Any signs of worry are acted swiftly upon, such as changes in behaviour or eating.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Implemented a clear vision for high-quality education; however, the pace of change has been steep.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: The safe culture helps pupils settle well.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Throughout the school, the clear, consistent structure supports pupils to behave well.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Staff are alert to and act swiftly upon any signs of worry.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: There are plentiful opportunities for enrichment including swimming, cycling, sports days, and the Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: These activities help pupils develop their communication and social confidence.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils who can use the play equipment without support.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils learn helpful content, such as effective careers education.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Students learn what they need for adulthood.
Support for SEND: The school provides strong support, reviewing outcomes from EHC plans regularly and planning adaptively.
Subjects Offered: School offers a well-reviewed curriculum with improvements being made in areas like phonics and physical education.
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About Us
Riverwalk School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Suffolk, East of England.
It has 203 students from age 2-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 8 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The Riverwalk School serves children with severe, profound, and complex learning difficulties, ages 3 to 19. We're in the Suffolk town of Bury St. Edmunds in the United Kingdom. At Riverwalk School, students are assigned by Suffolk County Education Authority. To create a highly effective provision that can adapt to the needs of the pupils and their families, driven by the conviction that having fun and showing respect and dignity ensures every individual matters.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 2-19 | 5-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 8.5 | 7.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | 0% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 96 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 51.72% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.06% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -10.6 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -9.3 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -10.8 | Well Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 27.21% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 41.83% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 18.17% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 7.12% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 10.69% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.77 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 86% | 88.49% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 7 | 140 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 81.35% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 38.96% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 32.35% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 4.88% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 57% | 5.24% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.37% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.76% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 27.91% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 41.74% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 16.55% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 8.38% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 11.29% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.84 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 91.24% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 6 | 139 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 86.3% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 39.28% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 35.58% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 4.88% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 6.44% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.52% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.46% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
8 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Riverwalk School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1