Thamesview School vs The Riverview Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 679 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Thamesview School
Gravesend · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
978 students
The Riverview Academy
Gravesend · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
784 students
| Measure | Thamesview School Gravesend, South East | The Riverview Academy Gravesend, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #645 of 679 | #1650 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3900 of 4,090 | #9780 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 978 | 784 |
| Pupils on roll | 978 | 784 |
| Free school meals | 48.1% | 24.5% |
| Capacity filled | 107.5% | 93.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 34.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 22.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 42.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.16 | – |
| A level points per entry | 12.5 | – |
| town | Gravesend | Gravesend |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.thamesviewsch.co.uk/ | www.riverview-infant.com |
The verdict
- •The Riverview Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.7 vs 12.1).
- •Thamesview School is the larger school with 978 students compared with 784.
- •Thamesview School is a local authority school while The Riverview Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Thamesview School better than The Riverview Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Riverview Academy ranks higher (41.7 vs 12.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Thamesview School and The Riverview Academy?
About 679 m in a straight line, between Gravesend and Gravesend in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Thamesview School: 978. The Riverview Academy: 784. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Thamesview School and The Riverview Academy rank in South East?
Thamesview School is 645th of 679 and The Riverview Academy is 1650th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).