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River Academy is a secondary free school in Reading, South East. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this free school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
The school has 27% of pupils eligible for free school meals.
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27% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
33% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: May 2026
Crime Nearby
669/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
236/mo
35% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 11 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 6.9
Bus Stops
6
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Reading West Rail Station
1.0km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Average Class Size
26.6
Pupils with EHC Plans
16
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.