Rivermead School
Forge Lane, Gillingham, ME7 1UG
Age range
Ages 4 to 16
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
139
Headteacher
Miss Shelley Campbell
Type
Specialist
Ofsted
Good
Local authority
Medway
Academy
Yes
About Rivermead School
Rivermead School is a specialist school in Gillingham, Kent, serving pupils aged 4 to 16. It admits both boys and girls.
Learning and school life
The curriculum is designed for pupils in the school's age range.
SEND and information for families
This is a specialist school. The school's SEND information covers autism, speech, language and communication, social, emotional and mental health and physical disability. Parents should check the school's latest admissions policy and SEN information report for current details.
School admissions
Admissions assessment
No separate entrance assessment
School results & attendance
KS2 results
N/A
A-Level results
N/A
Attendance
100% − absence
Free school meals
SEND
SEND setting
Specialist school
SEND provision
SEN unit: SEN unit capacity 180; SLCN - Speech, language and Communication; ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder; SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health; PD - Physical Disability
Specialisms
Autism; Speech, language and communication; Social, emotional and mental health; Physical disability
Wraparound & nursery
Nursery
No
Breakfast club
Please check with the school
After-school club
Please check with the school
Rivermead School term dates
Autumn 1 · 2026
1 Sep-23 Oct
Autumn 2 · 2026
2 Nov-18 Dec
Spring 1 · 2027
4 Jan-12 Feb
Spring 2 · 2027
22 Feb-25 Mar
Summer 1 · 2027
12 Apr-28 May
Summer 2 · 2027
7 Jun-21 Jul
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Tutors & 11+
Vetted tutors serving Gillingham and surrounding villages, covering Kent Test, GCSE and A-Level.
Coming soonClubs & activities
Sport, arts, drama and holiday clubs near Gillingham.
Coming soonParent services
Childminders, SEND support, family therapists and practical help for Kent parents.
Coming soonFrequently asked
What type of school is Rivermead School?
Rivermead School is a specialist academy. It admits both boys and girls.
What age range does Rivermead School cover?
Rivermead School serves pupils aged 4 to 16.
What SEND support does Rivermead School offer?
Rivermead School is a specialist school. Areas of SEND support include autism, speech, language and communication, social, emotional and mental health and physical disability.
What is Rivermead School's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Rivermead School Good after its inspection on 21 February 2024.
Where is Rivermead School?
Rivermead School is at Forge Lane, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1UG.
About this information. Compiled from published sources including the Department for Education, Ofsted and the school's own website. Last reviewed July 2026.
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