Riverside Meadows Academy
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Secondary
Post 16
Special school
PUPILS
113
AGES
11 - 18
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Academy special sponsor led

How Does The School Perform?

Ofsted
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(24/06/2025)
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43%
NATIONAL AVG. 87%
Happiness Rating

Ofsted Parent View

10.5:1
NATIONAL AVG. 16.3:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
63.5%
NATIONAL AVG. 26.5%
Persistent Absence
0.9%
NATIONAL AVG. 18.6%
Pupils first language
not English
71.6%
NATIONAL AVG. 27.3%
Free school meals
Barton Road
Wisbech
PE13 4TG
01223471791

School Description

The story of this school is a tale of two sites. Pupils’ experiences on each site are as far apart academically and personally as they are geographically. Pupils who attend school at St Neots experience a culture of low expectation. Teaching does not meet pupils’ needs or inspire them to learn. Consequently, pupils do not place high value on their learning. Many opt out and disengage. The school has not made it clear how pupils should behave. There is a lack of consistency in helping pupils manage their emotions when this is needed. As a result, swearing is commonplace. Learning is frequently disrupted. Many pupils are frustrated by the poor provision that they experience. Pupils in Wisbech are benefiting from the improvements that new school and trust leaders have made. A sense of togetherness and trust between staff and pupils is valued by all. While many pupils still do not learn as well as they should, this situation is getting better. There is a renewed aspiration from staff in what pupils can achieve. Pupils have responded by working hard. The quality of their work has improved. Pupils at Wisbech behave well. They are proud of what they are now achieving. They happily share their own and each other’s successes.

Riverside Meadows Academy Parent Reviews



43% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 18% Agree 25% Disagree 7% Strongly Disagree 50% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>18, "agree"=>25, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>50, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 28 responses up to 03-05-2023
Strongly Agree 14% Agree 25% Disagree 25% Strongly Disagree 36% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>14, "agree"=>25, "disagree"=>25, "strongly_disagree"=>36, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 28 responses up to 03-05-2023
Strongly Agree 4% Agree 25% Disagree 29% Strongly Disagree 43% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>4, "agree"=>25, "disagree"=>29, "strongly_disagree"=>43, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 28 responses up to 03-05-2023
My Child Has Not Been Bullied 11% Strongly Agree 4% Agree 18% Disagree 36% Strongly Disagree 25% Don't Know 7% {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>11, "strongly_agree"=>4, "agree"=>18, "disagree"=>36, "strongly_disagree"=>25, "dont_know"=>7} Figures based on 28 responses up to 03-05-2023
Strongly Agree 4% Agree 18% Disagree 21% Strongly Disagree 50% Don't Know 7% {"strongly_agree"=>4, "agree"=>18, "disagree"=>21, "strongly_disagree"=>50, "dont_know"=>7} Figures based on 28 responses up to 03-05-2023
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 0% Strongly Agree 21% Agree 14% Disagree 14% Strongly Disagree 50% Don't Know 0% {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>0, "strongly_agree"=>21, "agree"=>14, "disagree"=>14, "strongly_disagree"=>50, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 28 responses up to 03-05-2023
Strongly Agree 11% Agree 25% Disagree 11% Strongly Disagree 46% Don't Know 7% {"strongly_agree"=>11, "agree"=>25, "disagree"=>11, "strongly_disagree"=>46, "dont_know"=>7} Figures based on 28 responses up to 03-05-2023
Strongly Agree 7% Agree 25% Disagree 18% Strongly Disagree 32% Don't Know 18% {"strongly_agree"=>7, "agree"=>25, "disagree"=>18, "strongly_disagree"=>32, "dont_know"=>18} Figures based on 28 responses up to 03-05-2023
Strongly Agree 7% Agree 32% Disagree 14% Strongly Disagree 43% Don't Know 4% {"strongly_agree"=>7, "agree"=>32, "disagree"=>14, "strongly_disagree"=>43, "dont_know"=>4} Figures based on 28 responses up to 03-05-2023
Strongly Agree 4% Agree 36% Disagree 29% Strongly Disagree 29% Don't Know 4% {"strongly_agree"=>4, "agree"=>36, "disagree"=>29, "strongly_disagree"=>29, "dont_know"=>4} Figures based on 28 responses up to 03-05-2023
Strongly Agree 11% Agree 46% Disagree 18% Strongly Disagree 21% Don't Know 4% {"strongly_agree"=>11, "agree"=>46, "disagree"=>18, "strongly_disagree"=>21, "dont_know"=>4} Figures based on 28 responses up to 03-05-2023
Strongly Agree 14% Agree 46% Disagree 11% Strongly Disagree 21% Don't Know 7% {"strongly_agree"=>14, "agree"=>46, "disagree"=>11, "strongly_disagree"=>21, "dont_know"=>7} Figures based on 28 responses up to 03-05-2023
Strongly Agree 21% Agree 18% Disagree 18% Strongly Disagree 39% Don't Know 4% {"strongly_agree"=>21, "agree"=>18, "disagree"=>18, "strongly_disagree"=>39, "dont_know"=>4} Figures based on 28 responses up to 03-05-2023
Yes 43% No 57% {"yes"=>43, "no"=>57} Figures based on 28 responses up to 03-05-2023

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