Free school · Reading

River Academy

Secondary
Ages 11–18
Sixth form

Term dates

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2026/27

2027/28

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Admissions

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About and location

Type: Free school
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11–18
Pupils: 373 (capacity 1200)
Gender: Mixed
Academy trust: MAIDEN ERLEGH TRUST
Admissions: Non-selective
Phone: 01182160400
Address: 7 Richfield Avenue, Reading, RG1 8EQ
Website: river-academy.co.uk

Official school record, including Ofsted reports

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