River Mead School Catchment Area
River Mead School is a academy sponsor led primary school in Melksham, Wiltshire , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 281 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2–11
Age range
281
Pupils
210
Capacity
134%
Fill rate
River Mead School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, River Mead School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Wiltshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Wiltshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Wiltshire catchment area documents →River Mead School — School Information
- Full address
- Lowbourne, Melksham, SN12 7ED
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2–11 years
- Free school meals
- 44.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 139260
Other Primary Schools in Melksham
If River Mead School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Melksham are the next closest alternatives.
Seend Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
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Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
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Aloeric Primary School Catchment Area
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Bowerhill Primary School Catchment Area
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Shaw CE Primary School Catchment Area
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St Mary's Broughton Gifford Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
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Frequently Asked Questions — River Mead School
Is River Mead School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — River Mead School currently has 281 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for River Mead School? ▾
Admission to River Mead School is managed by Wiltshire. 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 River Mead School cover? ▾
River Mead School is a primary school in Melksham, Wiltshire, serving pupils aged 2–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.