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River Academy
7 Richfield Avenue, Reading, RG1 8EQ
Free schools for ages 11–18 in Reading. Mixed intake.
River Academy is a mixed, non-selective secondary free school in Reading, teaching around 190 students aged 11 to 18. It has a sixth form and SEN provision for moderate learning difficulty.
The school says it opened in September 2024 and describes an ethos built around community, respect, empathy and determination, with a curriculum intended to support both learning and personal development.
Ages 11–18 · Secondary
186 pupils · On roll
Free schools · Mixed