Riverside Education
Birmingham, West Midlands · B33 9BF
Riverside Education is a specialist independent school in Birmingham serving young people aged 14–19, including those with SEN and alternative education needs. Graded 'Outstanding' by Ofsted in June 2023 across all areas, it emphasises a family-friendly ethos built on integrity, honesty and respect. The school operates a first-name culture to remove traditional barriers and foster student agency, with a curriculum spanning academic, vocational and work-based learning pathways.
- →Specialist provision for SEN and alternative learners in a non-stigmatising environment
- →Recent 'Outstanding' Ofsted rating across all areas
- →Flexible post-16 pathways including WBLP (Work-Based Learning Programme) alongside traditional academics
- →Small, supportive cohort (101 pupils) with strong pastoral focus and mental health support
Who thrives here
Young people aged 14–19 who benefit from smaller class sizes, personalised learning, and alternative or vocational routes; those with identified SEN, EHCP, or who have struggled in mainstream settings and need a supportive, non-pressurised environment.
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Contact & visit
2 Riverside Drive, Stechford
Birmingham, West Midlands
B33 9BF
Nearest stations
Recent investment
Frequently asked questions
How do you get into Riverside Education?
Riverside Education admits pupils at 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are Riverside Education's exam results?
At Riverside Education, 0% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Riverside Education a boarding school?
Riverside Education is a day school in Birmingham and does not offer boarding.
What is Riverside Education's latest inspection rating?
Ofsted rated Riverside Education “Outstanding” (2023).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Outstanding Ofsted rating and consistent grading across all areas
✓Genuine specialist provision for SEN and alternative learners in a supportive, non-stigmatising environment
✓Strong pastoral care, mental health support and family ethos
✓Flexible, individualised curriculum; real vocational and work-based learning pathways
✓Small, nurturing cohort with relational first-name culture
Common concerns
!Limited information on A-level results and traditional academic attainment data
!Small sixth form and cohort may limit breadth of subject choice
!Not yet inspected (prior to June 2023); limited long-term track record of outcomes
!Fees structure not published; financial transparency unclear