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- 11/06/24
National Thank a Teacher Day - Wednesday 19 June 2024
On Wednesday 19 June it is National Thank A Teacher Day. This year, we’re celebrating not only our outstanding teachers but also the wonderful support staff.Read Full Story - 30/05/24
Hot off the press: The latest edition of News Stream has now been published
Please click HERE to see the latest edition of News Stream.Read Full Story - 08/05/24
Congratulations to Joe Clare who has been appointed Curriculum Leader of PE and Enrichment
We are delighted to introduce our newly appointed Curriculum Leader of PE and Enrichment, Joe Clare who is currently working at a local secondary school in Tilehurst as a Deputy Head of Faculty.Read Full Story - 03/05/24
We are delighted to introduce our new Curriculum Leader of Science, Dr Matthew Dukinfield
We are delighted to introduce our new Curriculum Leader of Science, Dr Matthew Dukinfield. Matthew has a rich vein of experience in high performing schools in London and Hertfordshire, together with a PhD in cardiovascular pharmacology.Read Full Story - 25/04/24
Project Update: The sports hall façade has lifted the whole building
River Academy is looking more and more like the CGI images every day and the sports hall façade really lifts the whole building. The interiors are coming on too and the science labs now have some work stations.Read Full Story - 28/03/24
Hot off the press: The latest edition of News Stream has now been published
Please click HERE to see the latest edition of News Stream.Read Full Story - 13/03/24
A very warm welcome to Sara Stevens who has just been appointed Office Manager and Personal Assistant to Mr Hartley
We are delighted to announce the appointment of our new Office Manager and Headteacher’s PA, Sara Stevens. Sara is currently working at another school within the Trust and comes with a reputation for hard work, initiative, flexibility and positivity. This was proven on her interview day whe...Read Full Story - 08/03/24
Presentation from online 'Information Event' for prospective families
On Tuesday 5 March we held an online information event for parents who had named River Academy as one of their secondary school preferences.Read Full Story - 19/02/24
A very warm welcome to Christina Moore who has been appointed Head of Year 7
We are delighted to announce that Christina Moore as been appointed as our new Head of Year 7.Read Full Story - 01/02/24
Hot off the press: The latest edition of News Stream has now been published
Please click HERE to see the latest edition of News Stream.Read Full Story - 26/01/24
Congratulations to Becky Clarke who has been appointed Assistant Headteacher
We are thrilled to announce that Becky Clarke has been appointed as Assistant Headteacher. Becky will lead our SEND department, oversee our Additional Resource Base and act as Designated Safeguarding Lead.Read Full Story - 24/01/24
Congratulations to Laura Billingham who has been appointed Deputy Headteacher
We would like to welcome Laura Billingham as our new Deputy Headteacher.Read Full Story