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The Riverview Academy

Academy converter · Gravesend · DA12 4SD

Ages 4–11 · 784 pupils · Kent

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Ofsted

Good

Overall absence

5.2%

Admissions demand

0.87 · Often has places

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2021-12-07

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence5.2%
Persistent absence (10%+)12.1%
Unauthorised1.2%
Authorised absence
4.1%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.4%
Enrolments in measure
224

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.87 · Often has places

1st preferences

73

Places offered

85

1st-preference offers

73

Total preferences (any rank)
175
Preferred offers (top 3)
84
Applications from outside LA
5
Offers to outside-LA applicants
2

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill93%

784 pupils · 840 places

Pupils on roll
784
Boys / girls
388 / 396
School capacity
840
Capacity fill
784 / 840 (93%)
Free school meals
24.5%
FSM pupils
192
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: THE GOLDEN THREAD ALLIANCE
Academy trust
THE GOLDEN THREAD ALLIANCE
Headteacher
Mr Jack Keen

Location

Address
Cimba Wood
Postcode
DA12 4SD
Town
Gravesend
County
Kent
Local authority
Kent
District
Gravesham
Constituency
Gravesham
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

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

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 4–11, in Gravesend, Kent, 784 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 24.5%.

Open schools in Gravesend
40
Primary schools in Gravesend
25
Academies among open schools in Gravesend
55% (22)
Open schools in DA12
19
Primary in DA12
11
Open schools in Kent LA
713
Primary in Kent LA
459

Nearby primary schools

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

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    Ages 3–11

    • KS258%
    • Absence8.9%
    • FSM48.0%
    • Demand0.91

    0.3 miles away

  • Singlewell Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

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    Gravesend · DA12 5TY · Kent

    Ages 5–11

    • KS253%
    • Absence4.8%
    • FSM19.9%
    • Demand1.02

    0.6 miles away

  • King's Farm Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

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    Gravesend · DA12 5JT · Kent

    Ages 3–11

    • KS265%
    • Absence7.1%
    • FSM56.4%
    • Demand1.12

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  • Westcourt Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Primary

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    Ages 3–11

    • KS258%
    • Absence7.1%
    • FSM51.0%
    • Demand0.86

    0.8 miles away

  • Whitehill Primary School

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Academy converter · Primary

    Gravesend · DA12 5HN · Kent

    Ages 3–11

    • KS242%
    • Absence7.7%
    • FSM36.6%
    • Demand0.94

    0.9 miles away

  • Shears Green Junior School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Foundation school · Primary

    Gravesend · DA11 7JB · Kent

    Ages 7–11

    • KS265%
    • Absence6.7%
    • FSM34.1%

    1.6 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Jack Keen
Telephone
01474566484
Website
www.riverview-infant.com

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