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Riverside Meadows Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Riverside Meadows Academy is a academy special sponsor led not applicable school in St. Neots, Cambridgeshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 113 pupils, and a capacity of 120 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

113

Pupils

120

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2023

Riverside Meadows Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Riverside Meadows Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Cambridgeshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 94% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Cambridgeshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Cambridgeshire catchment area documents →

Riverside Meadows Academy — School Information

Full address
Almond Road, St. Neots, PE19 1DZ
Local authority
Cambridgeshire
School type
Academy special sponsor led
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11–18 years
Free school meals
70.8% of pupils
DfE URN
142932

Frequently Asked Questions — Riverside Meadows Academy

Is Riverside Meadows Academy oversubscribed?

Riverside Meadows Academy is operating close to its capacity of 120 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Riverside Meadows Academy?

Admission to Riverside Meadows Academy is managed by Cambridgeshire. 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 Riverside Meadows Academy cover?

Riverside Meadows Academy is a not applicable school in St. Neots, Cambridgeshire, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Riverside Meadows Academy?

Riverside Meadows Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.