RIVERSTON
SCHOOL
INCLUDE | INNOVATE | INSPIRE
Welcome to Riverston School
Our Aims and Ethos
Riverston School provides a warm, caring and stimulating environment where children will learn new skills. We excel at providing each child with the right skills to prepare them for life in the wider world. We are part of a community characterised by a profound respect for and encouragement of diversity, where important differences among children and adults are celebrated. What drives us is ensuring that children have the best possible life chances and that they are not limited by the perceptions of themselves and what they might achieve in life.
Explore Riverston School
HEADTEACHER'S WELCOME
I am delighted to welcome you to Riverston School and College. If we have the pleasure of you visiting in person, you will quickly see we are a very unique setting with the reality of inclusion at our core. We are an independent school in the heart of London, and reflect the diversity that surrounds us. Our students reach across all abilities and backgrounds. Our small classes and nurturing environment provides the platform for success that a traditional educational setting cannot provide. Many of our students come from a place of broken relationships with the school system, difficult experiences in their peer relationships or a lack of empathy and understanding from professionals working with them. We look to repair relationships and trust in the school system so that students feel safe enough, and happy enough, to reach their academic potential.
Our extensive therapy team including drama therapy, occupational therapy and speech and language therapy, allow us to cater for students with wide ranging needs, including those with mental health difficulties as well as learning needs. We offer a broad and rich curriculum which includes GCSEs, A Levels and BTECs, alongside a range of life skills courses that help prepare our young people for life beyond secondary education. Our future focused ethos means we take a very child centred approached and look to tailor our provision to the needs of each individual, leading them to where they want be in adulthood. Whether that is further education, employment or simply being able to live independently, our focus is on the child and family voice and their hopes and aspirations. We very much hope you will have the chance to visit our fantastic school, so we can show you our ethos and values in practice.
Guy Baker, Headteacher
🎒✨ Join us at Riverston School for our upcoming Open Days! ✨🎒
Discover our nurturing community, meet our dedicated staff, and see first-hand how we support every child to thrive.
We can’t wait to welcome prospective families and show you what makes Riverston truly unique.
📅 Book your place today!
https://riverstonschool.co.uk/adm.../open-days-registration/
📚 Literacy in Action!
Our Year 7 students have been working hard in their literacy intervention sessions — and we couldn’t resist sharing this great moment from the classroom!
It’s fantastic to see their focus, enthusiasm, and commitment as they continue to build confidence and strengthen their skills. Well done, Year 7! 🌟✏️
#Literacy #Year7 #ProudSchool #StudentSuccess #RiverstonSchool
🔬🍃 Science in action at Riverston! 🍃🔬
This week, our students carried out a brilliant hands-on experiment exploring how different chemicals react when applied to leaves. They loved observing the changes up close and learning more about reactions in the natural world.
A huge well done to our young scientists for their curiosity, enthusiasm, and excellent investigative skills! 👏🧪✨
#RiverstonSchool #ScienceInAction #YoungScientists #STEMLearning #HandsOnLearning #SchoolLife #ScienceExperiment #STEMEducation
5GG Trip to Vue Cinema! 🍿
Recently, 5GG headed to Vue Cinema in Eltham to watch The Bad Guys 2 — a modern-day fable that helped us explore the theme of peer pressure in a fun, visual way.
📝 Our Review:
The Bad Guys 2 was funny, fast-paced, and packed with a meaningful message. This time, the notorious crew tries to turn over a new leaf… but fitting back into society isn’t easy when no one is willing to give you a second chance.
In a twist, the team comes out of retirement for one last mission — but now they’re on the right side of the law, and the world celebrates them as heroes. ⭐
The sequel highlights important themes of stereotyping, friendship, and second chances.
🎥 A fantastic film and a must-see for all ages!
🎲 Risk Club Highlights! 🎲
Our students had an absolutely fantastic time in Risk Club recently — one of our much-loved enrichment clubs led by Mr Withers!
From strategic battles to teamwork, big risks, and even bigger laughs, it’s been brilliant to see students getting stuck in, building confidence, and enjoying some friendly competition. The energy, excitement and enthusiasm in the room were incredible!
A huge well done to everyone who took part — we can’t wait for the next session! 🌍🔥
#EnrichmentClub #RiskClub #SchoolLife #StudentFun #BeyondTheClassroom #ProudSchool
Calling all Riverston alumni! We’re eager to reconnect and celebrate the amazing paths you’ve taken since your time with us. Let’s come together to share your stories and look ahead to the future. We can’t wait to hear from you! 🎓✨
Please share your details with Miss Tapson - ptapson@riverstonschool.co.uk
#RiverstonPride #AlumniStories #FutureForward
🎨 Student Self-Portrait Showcase! 🎨
Our students have been working brilliantly on their self-portraits, and we couldn’t help but share their amazing artwork with you!
From bold colours to thoughtful details and unique personal styles, each portrait reflects creativity, confidence and real artistic growth. We’re so proud of the effort they’ve put into developing their techniques and expressing themselves through art.
Well done to all our young artists — your hard work truly shines! ✨🖌️
#ArtShowcase #SelfPortraits #CreativeStudents #ProudTeachers #StudentArt #SchoolCommunity
📢 Riverston School Newsletter Now Live!
Our latest school newsletter is out now — full of updates, highlights, and upcoming events! ✨
You can read it by visiting our Linktree (link in bio).
Have a browse and stay up to date with everything happening at Riverston School! 💙📘
📣 Thinking about joining Riverston School?
Our upcoming Open Days are the perfect chance to explore our warm, supportive environment, meet our staff, and see what makes our community so special.
If you’d like to attend, please register via our website. We can’t wait to welcome you!
👉 Visit: https://riverstonschool.co.uk/admissions/open-days-registration/
#RiverstonSchool #OpenDay #JoinUs #Education #Community
🎉 DT Spotlight! 🎉
Our students have been absolutely brilliant in Design & Technology lately — especially with their creative desk buddy projects! 👏✨
From imaginative designs to impressive craftsmanship, they’ve shown fantastic problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and originality. It’s been amazing to see their confidence grow as they bring their ideas to life.
We’re so proud of the effort, teamwork and creativity they’ve shown — keep it up, everyone! 💡🔧🎨
#CreativeKids #DT #DesignAndTechnology #ProudTeachers #StudentSuccess
📚 Year 14 English Spotlight! ✨
Today, Michaela took the lead and taught the class an engaging lesson on persuasive techniques — and she absolutely nailed it! 👏📝
Her confidence, clarity, and thoughtful explanations made the session both enjoyable and inspiring. Well done, Michaela — fantastic work! 🌟
#Year14English #StudentLeadership #PersuasiveWriting #ProudMoment
✨🎄 Festive magic has arrived at Riverston! 🎄✨
Ms Light has been hard at work transforming the SAFE Hub into a winter wonderland — with the help of our amazing team of student “elves”!
Alongside the twinkling decorations, a brand-new display board is proudly showcasing students’ Christmas-themed creations, celebrating their imagination, creativity, and festive spirit.
⭐️ Well done to everyone involved — the SAFE Hub has never looked more magical! ⭐️
