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Riverside School

Main Road, Orpington, BR5 3HS
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Riverside School
Orpington, BR5 3HS
357 Pupils
319 Capacity
3–19 Age Range
40.10% FSM %
256 Boys
101 Girls
About Riverside School

Riverside School is an Special schools for pupils aged 3–19 based in Bromley, London. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 357 pupils on roll. School capacity: 319. Current headteacher: Steve Solomons.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Bromley or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community special school
Type Group Special schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Bromley
Region London
Administrative District Bromley
Parliamentary Constituency Orpington
Ward St Paul's Cray
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Opened 01-09-2007
UKPRN 10022976
URN 135232
Data Last Updated 14-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs George Christian Chair of Governors 01/05/2022 30/04/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Emmanuel Arbenser Governor 09/03/2022 08/03/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Roger Fernandes Governor 02/02/2024 01/02/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Marjoleine Hulshof Governor 17/01/2023 08/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Darren Jenkins Governor 30/06/2025 29/06/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Sir Ian Johnston Governor 30/06/2025 29/06/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Claire Osborn Governor 30/06/2025 29/06/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Chris Price Governor 16/05/2023 15/05/2027 Appointed by LA
Mrs Charley Reed Governor 05/03/2024 04/03/2028 Elected by school staff
Mrs Saddaf Solomon Governor 02/02/2024 01/02/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Steve Solomons Governor 01/11/2011 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Schools Nearby
Gray's Farm Primary Academy
0.54 km • Orpington
Other
St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School
0.79 km • Orpington
Other
Kemnal Technology College
1.03 km • Sidcup
Other
Leesons Primary School
1.05 km • Orpington
Other
Midfield Primary School
1.3 km • Orpington
Other
Manor Oak Primary School
1.52 km • Orpington
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Riverside School is a Community special school (group: Special schools) in Orpington, Bromley.
Riverside School has 357 pupils, with a capacity of 319.
Riverside School caters for pupils aged 3 to 19.
The Headteacher at Riverside School is Steve Solomons.
Riverside School is at Main Road, St Paul's Cray, Orpington, BR5 3HS, in the Bromley local authority, London.
Sixth form at Riverside School: Has a sixth form.
Riverside School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Steve Solomons
Main Road, St Paul's Cray, Orpington, BR5 3HS
01689870519
Location
BR5 3HS  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 135232
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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