Riverwalk School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary & Secondary
Post 16
Special school
PUPILS
206
AGES
2 - 19
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Academy special converter

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(16/07/2024)
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89%
NATIONAL AVG. 93%
Happiness Rating
7.6:1
NATIONAL AVG. 19.9:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
35.4%
NATIONAL AVG. 17.7%
Persistent Absence
13.1%
NATIONAL AVG. 22.0%
Pupils first language
not English
30.3%
NATIONAL AVG. 25.9%
Free school meals
Mayfield Road
Bury St. Edmunds
IP33 2PD
01284764280

School Description

Riverwalk is a happy school. Pupils with complex needs receive skilful support. The safe culture helps them settle well. Throughout the school, the clear, consistent structure supports pupils to behave well. They enjoy their friendships with peers. Pupils are friendly and polite, saying ‘Hi’ and holding doors open for adults. Children in the early years respond well to repeated routines. Sensory activities, such as massage and tai chi, mean pupils are ready to focus on learning. Pupils who need it get help with eating and hygiene. Those who can use the play equipment without support. Pupils build their independence and resilience. Pupils learn what they need to be ready for life beyond school. For instance, they develop life skills, such as cooking, and spending money in the local café. Expectations for learning through the curriculum have risen. There are plentiful opportunities for enrichment. Pupils learn to swim and cycle. Some with profound and multiple needs take part in the Duke of Edinburgh Award. There are regular sports days and lots of fun. Pupils enjoy parties, including wheelchair dancing. At the Riverfest Fete, they delight in ‘teacher-splatting’. Assemblies acclimatise pupils to stimulating situations. These activities help them develop their communication and social confidence.

Riverwalk School Parent Reviews



74% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 70% Agree 19% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 7% Don't Know 4% {"strongly_agree"=>70, "agree"=>19, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>7, "dont_know"=>4} Figures based on 27 responses up to 19-06-2023
Strongly Agree 63% Agree 26% Disagree 4% Strongly Disagree 7% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>63, "agree"=>26, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>7, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 27 responses up to 19-06-2023
Strongly Agree 41% Agree 33% Disagree 11% Strongly Disagree 7% Don't Know 7% {"strongly_agree"=>41, "agree"=>33, "disagree"=>11, "strongly_disagree"=>7, "dont_know"=>7} Figures based on 27 responses up to 19-06-2023
My Child Has Not Been Bullied 67% Strongly Agree 4% Agree 0% Disagree 4% Strongly Disagree 22% Don't Know 4% {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>67, "strongly_agree"=>4, "agree"=>0, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>22, "dont_know"=>4} Figures based on 27 responses up to 19-06-2023
Strongly Agree 63% Agree 15% Disagree 11% Strongly Disagree 11% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>63, "agree"=>15, "disagree"=>11, "strongly_disagree"=>11, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 27 responses up to 19-06-2023
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 26% Strongly Agree 33% Agree 22% Disagree 4% Strongly Disagree 15% Don't Know 0% {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>26, "strongly_agree"=>33, "agree"=>22, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>15, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 27 responses up to 19-06-2023
Strongly Agree 59% Agree 26% Disagree 4% Strongly Disagree 7% Don't Know 4% {"strongly_agree"=>59, "agree"=>26, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>7, "dont_know"=>4} Figures based on 27 responses up to 19-06-2023
Strongly Agree 44% Agree 19% Disagree 15% Strongly Disagree 11% Don't Know 11% {"strongly_agree"=>44, "agree"=>19, "disagree"=>15, "strongly_disagree"=>11, "dont_know"=>11} Figures based on 27 responses up to 19-06-2023
Strongly Agree 52% Agree 30% Disagree 4% Strongly Disagree 15% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>52, "agree"=>30, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>15, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 27 responses up to 19-06-2023
Strongly Agree 63% Agree 26% Disagree 4% Strongly Disagree 7% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>63, "agree"=>26, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>7, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 27 responses up to 19-06-2023
Strongly Agree 48% Agree 37% Disagree 7% Strongly Disagree 4% Don't Know 4% {"strongly_agree"=>48, "agree"=>37, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>4} Figures based on 27 responses up to 19-06-2023
Strongly Agree 30% Agree 19% Disagree 4% Strongly Disagree 19% Don't Know 30% {"strongly_agree"=>30, "agree"=>19, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>19, "dont_know"=>30} Figures based on 27 responses up to 19-06-2023
Strongly Agree 56% Agree 22% Disagree 11% Strongly Disagree 7% Don't Know 4% {"strongly_agree"=>56, "agree"=>22, "disagree"=>11, "strongly_disagree"=>7, "dont_know"=>4} Figures based on 27 responses up to 19-06-2023
Yes 74% No 26% {"yes"=>74, "no"=>26} Figures based on 27 responses up to 19-06-2023

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