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
What is the catchment area for Rivacre Valley Primary School?
The catchment area for Rivacre Valley Primary School is the geographic zone Cheshire West and Chester uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Cheshire West and Chester publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
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: at or above its 310 place limit
Rivacre Valley Primary School has a published admission number of 310 places. 333 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 107%. The school is at or above its published limit of 310 places. Cheshire West and Chester allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 32.1% of pupils at Rivacre Valley Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Cheshire West and Chester.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Cheshire West and Chester publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Cheshire West and Chester Council school admissions (official) →
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
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Rivacre Valley Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Rivacre Valley Primary School
What is the catchment area for Rivacre Valley Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Rivacre Valley Primary School is the geographic zone Cheshire West and Chester uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Cheshire West and Chester publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
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.