Rivacre Valley Primary School Catchment Area
Rivacre Valley Primary School is a community primary school in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West and Chester , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 333 pupils, and a capacity of 310 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
333
Pupils
310
Capacity
107%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Rivacre Valley Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Rivacre Valley Primary School is set by Cheshire West and Chester and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Cheshire West and Chester before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Cheshire West and Chester catchment area documents →Rivacre Valley Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Rivacre Brow, Overpool, Ellesmere Port, CH66 1LE
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 32.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 130270
Other Primary Schools in Ellesmere Port
If Rivacre Valley Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Ellesmere Port are the next closest alternatives.
Cambridge Road Community Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · CH65 4AQ
Whitby Heath Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CH65 6RJ
Sutton Green Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CH66 4NW
Rossmore School Catchment Area
Community school · CH66 1HF
Ellesmere Port Christ Church CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · CH65 6TQ
St Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · CH66 1NN
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Frequently Asked Questions — Rivacre Valley Primary School
Is Rivacre Valley Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Rivacre Valley Primary School currently has 333 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 310 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Rivacre Valley Primary School? ▾
Admission to Rivacre Valley Primary School is managed by Cheshire West and Chester. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Rivacre Valley Primary School cover? ▾
Rivacre Valley Primary School is a primary school in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West and Chester, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Rivacre Valley Primary School? ▾
Rivacre Valley Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.