River Mead School
URN: 139260 • Melksham SN12 7ED
Overview
- Name
- River Mead School
- URN
- 139260
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- EQUA MEAD LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Louise Harrison (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01225703428
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Lowbourne, Melksham SN12 7ED
Summary
River Mead School is a mixed primary academy located in Melksham, Wiltshire, with a current enrolment of 281 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 210. The school prioritises creating a safe and nurturing environment where children feel valued and supported. The ethos is centred around building trusting relationships and recognising each child as an individual, fostering a sense of belonging within the school community.
The curriculum at River Mead is designed to be engaging and purposeful, ensuring progression in key knowledge and skills across all subjects. The school places a strong emphasis on personal and social development, encouraging children to understand their emotions, build resilience, and work collaboratively. Opportunities for student leadership, such as roles in the classroom and participation in the School Parliament, are integral to the school’s approach.
Additionally, River Mead School features a nursery that provides childcare for three-year-olds, offering both Universal and Extended funding options. The school actively involves parents through initiatives like the Friends of River Mead, promoting community engagement and collaboration in shaping school events and activities.
The curriculum at River Mead is designed to be engaging and purposeful, ensuring progression in key knowledge and skills across all subjects. The school places a strong emphasis on personal and social development, encouraging children to understand their emotions, build resilience, and work collaboratively. Opportunities for student leadership, such as roles in the classroom and participation in the School Parliament, are integral to the school’s approach.
Additionally, River Mead School features a nursery that provides childcare for three-year-olds, offering both Universal and Extended funding options. The school actively involves parents through initiatives like the Friends of River Mead, promoting community engagement and collaboration in shaping school events and activities.
Useful links
- Trust Governance (governance)
- Local Governing Body (governance)
- Inclusion and SEND (sen)
- Absence and illness (sen)
- here (download)
- Cookies Policy (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term dates (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Wiltshire
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- EQUA MEAD LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 281
- Boys
- 152
- Girls
- 129
- FSM %
- 44.40
- Open date
- 2013-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-01-24
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Wiltshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 281 | 152 | 129 | 210 | 44.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 247 | 132 | 115 | 210 | 45.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 261 | 138 | 123 | 210 | 48.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 261 | 138 | 123 | 210 | 48.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 261 | 132 | 129 | 210 | 42.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 249 | 120 | 129 | 315 | 39.30 |
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