Rivers Education Support Centre is a pupil referral unit in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, for children and young people aged 5 to 16.
- Ages 5–16
- 15 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Ages
- 5 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 15 (places for 56)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Shelley Hughes
- Opened
- 1 September 2009
- Free school meals
- 73.3% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Hertfordshire
- School reference (URN)
- 135890
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Hertfordshire council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Good, October 2023
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in October 2023.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Contact and getting there
Old Essex Road, Hoddesdon, EN11 0AA
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Questions about Rivers Education Support Centre
How do I get a place at Rivers Education Support Centre?
Places at Rivers Education Support Centre are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Hertfordshire council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does Rivers Education Support Centre take?
Aged 5 to 16, boys and girls.
What is Rivers Education Support Centre’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in October 2023 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is Rivers Education Support Centre?
Old Essex Road, Hoddesdon, EN11 0AA, in Hertfordshire.
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