The River School
School summary
Founded in 1985, The River School is a small Christian independent school in Worcester that educates children from age two through to GCSE. With just 86 pupils on roll, it offers an intimate setting where families are likely to value being known individually rather than being part of a large cohort. The school holds a "good" rating from the Independent Schools Inspectorate, which also judged personal development "good" and found all compliance requirements met. Day fees range from £5,340 to £10,680 a year, with means-tested bursaries available to help widen access.
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
34%
National average 23%
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- good
- Last inspected
- 23 January 2024
Teaching & academics
Results sit comfortably above the national picture: 34% of GCSE grades reach 9-7, against a national average of 23%. Mathematics, Geography, English Literature and English Language are among the popular GCSE choices, all taught within a small-school environment, though the pupil-to-teacher ratio of 20 is fairly typical rather than unusually generous. Around 7% of pupils receive SEN support.
Popular GCSE subjects
Head · Mrs Emma Ellin
Beyond the classroom
Sport spans basketball, netball, table tennis, badminton, rounders and athletics, giving pupils a varied mix of team and individual activities. The breadth is notable for a school of this size.
Main sports
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1985
- Religious character
- Christian
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 7.08%
- EHC plans
- 7.08%
Mobile phone policy
Primary are not allowed phones. Senior pupils hand them in at the start of the day and they are returned at the end of the school day. No phone use is allowed on the school site.
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £5,340 - £10,680
- Bursaries up to
- 50% of fees
Means-tested bursaries available
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A small, faith-rooted school with all-through continuity and GCSE results above the national average. Best suited to families who want a close-knit, Christian setting where their child is known by name.
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The River School 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.