Special academy · Medway

Rivermead School

Special
Ages 4–16

Term dates

Special academies can set their own term dates. Many follow Medway council's dates, shown below as a guide, but check with the school, especially for INSET days.

2026/27

2027/28

See Medway's full dates

Admissions

Places at special schools are usually arranged through an education, health and care (EHC) plan, agreed with the council.

How EHC plans work on GOV.UK

Ofsted inspection

Short (ungraded) inspection, 21 February 2024: School remains Good.

Read the Ofsted reports

From Ofsted's published inspection data (Open Government Licence). Report cards and older grades use different scales, so they can't be compared directly.

About and location

Type: Special academy
Phase: Special
Ages: 4–16
Pupils: 163
Gender: Mixed
Academy trust: RIVERMEAD INCLUSIVE TRUST
Phone: 01634338348
Address: Forge Lane, Gillingham, ME7 1UG
Website: rivermead.org.uk

Official school record, including Ofsted reports

School details from the Department for Education's register of schools (Open Government Licence). Report a correction.