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OpenURN 135232

Riverside School

Community special school · Orpington · BR5 3HS

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Age range

Ages 3–19

Pupils

360

Local authority

Bromley

Age range

Ages 3–19

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

3 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed community special school, Ages 3–19, in Orpington, Bromley, 360 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, sixth form, special school. Free school meals: 38.7%.

Open schools in Orpington
35
Academies among open schools in Orpington
80% (28)
Open schools in BR5
16
Open schools in Bromley LA
119

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in OrpingtonNear BR5

Overview

School type
Community special school
Age range
3–19
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
135232

Location

Address
Main Road, St Paul's Cray
Postcode
BR5 3HS
Town
Orpington
County
Kent
Local authority
Bromley

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
360
Boys / girls
261 / 99
School capacity
319
Capacity fill
360 / 319 (113%)
Free school meals
38.7%
FSM pupils
117
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
Has Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Does not apply
Governance
Community special school

Contact

Telephone
01689870519

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