Rivers Primary Academy Catchment Area
Rivers Primary Academy is a academy sponsor led primary school in Walsall , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 465 pupils, and a capacity of 446 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
465
Pupils
446
Capacity
104%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Rivers Primary Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Rivers Primary Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Walsall. 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 Walsall before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Walsall catchment area documents →Rivers Primary Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Livingstone Road, Blakenall, Walsall, WS3 1LY
- Local authority
- Walsall
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 47.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 140196
Other Primary Schools in Walsall
If Rivers Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Walsall are the next closest alternatives.
Yew Tree Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WS5 4DX
Alumwell Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · WS2 9UP
Alumwell Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · WS2 9UP
Butts Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WS4 2AH
Elmore Green Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WS3 2HW
Leamore Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WS3 2BB
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Frequently Asked Questions — Rivers Primary Academy
Is Rivers Primary Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Rivers Primary Academy currently has 465 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 446 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Rivers Primary Academy? ▾
Admission to Rivers Primary Academy is managed by Walsall. 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 Rivers Primary Academy cover? ▾
Rivers Primary Academy is a primary school in Walsall, 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 Rivers Primary Academy? ▾
Rivers Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.