What did School Atlas judge Rivers Primary Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?

School Atlas judged Rivers Primary Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Expected standard at its inspection in March 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.

How many pupils attend Rivers Primary Academy?

Rivers Primary Academy has 463 pupils on roll.

What ages does Rivers Primary Academy take?

Rivers Primary Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is Rivers Primary Academy located?

Rivers Primary Academy is located in Walsall, WS3 1LY, Walsall.

How do I apply to Rivers Primary Academy?

Rivers Primary Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How close do you need to live to get into Rivers Primary Academy?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Rivers Primary Academy was 0.608 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Reception places decided at Rivers Primary Academy?

When Rivers Primary Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children in care and previously in care — First priority for admission shall be given to children and young people in care and previous children and young people in care; 2. Siblings at the school — Second priority for admission shall be given to children who have a sibling in attendance at the school when the application is submitted and who will still be attending the school at the proposed admission date; 3. Medical or social grounds — Third priority for admission shall be given to children for whom a place at the school is essential on medical or social grounds as supported in writing by a medical practitioner or a social worker, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If priorities have to be decided within any of these categories, children will be placed in order of priority using distance from their home to the main entrance of the school as measured by straight line. Where distance is equal for two or more applications, a tie-breaker will be applied whereby places will be determined by random allocation.

What is the largest ethnic background at Rivers Primary Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 48.4% of pupils at Rivers Primary Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Rivers Primary Academy: Ofsted, Results & Catchment 2026

How close did you need to live?

0.608miles

was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2026-27 (Reception). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

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How places are decided at Rivers Primary Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Children in care and previously in care — First priority for admission shall be given to children and young people in care and previous children and young people in care.
2Siblings at the school — Second priority for admission shall be given to children who have a sibling in attendance at the school when the application is submitted and who will still be attending the school at the proposed admission date.
3Medical or social grounds — Third priority for admission shall be given to children for whom a place at the school is essential on medical or social grounds as supported in writing by a medical practitioner or a social worker.
4Distance - closest to school — Fourth priority for admission shall be given to children according to the distance between the home address and the school as measured in a straight line with those living closer to the school receiving the higher priority.

If two applications tie: If priorities have to be decided within any of these categories, children will be placed in order of priority using distance from their home to the main entrance of the school as measured by straight line. Where distance is equal for two or more applications, a tie-breaker will be applied whereby places will be determined by random allocation.

All children whose EHCP names Rivers Primary Academy will be admitted before any other places are allocated. Transcribed from the school's own determined admission arrangements as published by Walsall Council. Children with an EHCP naming the school are admitted first; that is a statutory duty, not an oversubscription criterion. This document is a single trust/diocesan policy covering 9 schools; the criteria above are the ones it prints for this school.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Rivers Primary Academy: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Rivers Primary Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Rivers Primary Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Expected standard at its inspection in March 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Rivers Primary Academy?: Rivers Primary Academy has 463 pupils on roll.
What ages does Rivers Primary Academy take?: Rivers Primary Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Rivers Primary Academy located?: Rivers Primary Academy is located in Walsall, WS3 1LY, Walsall.
How do I apply to Rivers Primary Academy?: Rivers Primary Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How close do you need to live to get into Rivers Primary Academy?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Rivers Primary Academy was 0.608 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at Rivers Primary Academy?: When Rivers Primary Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children in care and previously in care — First priority for admission shall be given to children and young people in care and previous children and young people in care; 2. Siblings at the school — Second priority for admission shall be given to children who have a sibling in attendance at the school when the application is submitted and who will still be attending the school at the proposed admission date; 3. Medical or social grounds — Third priority for admission shall be given to children for whom a place at the school is essential on medical or social grounds as supported in writing by a medical practitioner or a social worker, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If priorities have to be decided within any of these categories, children will be placed in order of priority using distance from their home to the main entrance of the school as measured by straight line. Where distance is equal for two or more applications, a tie-breaker will be applied whereby places will be determined by random allocation.
What is the largest ethnic background at Rivers Primary Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 48.4% of pupils at Rivers Primary Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Last distance offered at Rivers Primary Academy, year by year →

How places are decided at Rivers Primary Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Children in care and previously in care — First priority for admission shall be given to children and young people in care and previous children and young people in care.
2Siblings at the school — Second priority for admission shall be given to children who have a sibling in attendance at the school when the application is submitted and who will still be attending the school at the proposed admission date.
3Medical or social grounds — Third priority for admission shall be given to children for whom a place at the school is essential on medical or social grounds as supported in writing by a medical practitioner or a social worker.
4Distance - closest to school — Fourth priority for admission shall be given to children according to the distance between the home address and the school as measured in a straight line with those living closer to the school receiving the higher priority.

Rivers Primary Academy: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Rivers Primary Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Rivers Primary Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Expected standard at its inspection in March 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Rivers Primary Academy?: Rivers Primary Academy has 463 pupils on roll.
What ages does Rivers Primary Academy take?: Rivers Primary Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Rivers Primary Academy located?: Rivers Primary Academy is located in Walsall, WS3 1LY, Walsall.
How do I apply to Rivers Primary Academy?: Rivers Primary Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How close do you need to live to get into Rivers Primary Academy?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Rivers Primary Academy was 0.608 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at Rivers Primary Academy?: When Rivers Primary Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children in care and previously in care — First priority for admission shall be given to children and young people in care and previous children and young people in care; 2. Siblings at the school — Second priority for admission shall be given to children who have a sibling in attendance at the school when the application is submitted and who will still be attending the school at the proposed admission date; 3. Medical or social grounds — Third priority for admission shall be given to children for whom a place at the school is essential on medical or social grounds as supported in writing by a medical practitioner or a social worker, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If priorities have to be decided within any of these categories, children will be placed in order of priority using distance from their home to the main entrance of the school as measured by straight line. Where distance is equal for two or more applications, a tie-breaker will be applied whereby places will be determined by random allocation.
What is the largest ethnic background at Rivers Primary Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 48.4% of pupils at Rivers Primary Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

League tables in Walsall Compare Walsall schools Best primary schools in Walsall Walsall hub All Walsall schools Schools on map Admissions checker Catchment areas guide What to ask on a visit

Same phase, ranked by distance and how closely they match.

Connected nurseries & schools

Where children go next

Pupils here are given admissions priority at these schools.

Cheslyn Hay Academy

Secondary

Expected standard

Links are derived from Ofsted registration addresses and published admission arrangements. Always confirm current arrangements with the school.

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Rivers Primary Academy: key facts

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