The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 38% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (134% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
38%
-24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 36 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 281
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 44.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- Trust
- EQUA MEAD LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Miss Louise Harrison
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Lowbourne, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 7ED
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSherant School
Independent · Very close
The Manor CofE VC Primary School
Primary · 442m away
The Manor CofE VC Primary School
Primary · 477m away
Melksham House School
Independent · 867m away
Aloeric Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Shaw CE Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is River Mead School's Ofsted rating?
River Mead School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend River Mead School?
River Mead School currently has 281 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does River Mead School take?
River Mead School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is River Mead School?
River Mead School is in Melksham, SN12 7ED, in the Wiltshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does River Mead School have a sixth form?
No, River Mead School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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