River Mead School

River Mead School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge River Mead School's quality of education to be?

Ofsted judged River Mead School's quality of education as Good at its inspection in October 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend River Mead School?

River Mead School has 261 pupils on roll.

What ages does River Mead School take?

River Mead School admits pupils aged 2 to 11.

Where is River Mead School located?

River Mead School is located in Melksham, SN12 7ED, Wiltshire.

How do I apply to River Mead School?

River Mead School 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 far from River Mead School were places offered?

The furthest place offered at River Mead School for 2026-27 (Reception) was 7.245 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

What is the largest ethnic background at River Mead School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 78.9% of pupils at River Mead School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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