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River Mead School
Lowbourne, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 7ED, Wiltshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
41.9 / 100
Bottom 42%
Better than 42% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
281
Capacity
210
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
134%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, where it ranks in the top 94% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 91% of parents recommending the school. However, the percentage of students reaching higher standards is relatively low at 6%, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to excel further.
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Last inspected: 1 October 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 38% | Bottom 6% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Parent View (57 responses)
★★★★★4.0
My child is happy
95%
My child makes good progress
95%
I'd recommend this school
91%
My child feels safe
90%
Good range of extra-curricular
90%
Behaviour is good
90%
Good range of subjects
88%
School supports development
86%
Progress is communicated
86%
School has high expectations
83%
School keeps me informed
81%
School responds to concerns
51%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.4%
White Other5.3%
Other3.9%
Black African3.9%
Asian Bangladeshi1.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.7%
Black Other0.7%
Mixed Other0.7%
Asian Indian0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Asian Other0.4%
Location
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51.37803, -2.13406 · SN12 7ED
School details
Local authorityWiltshire
RegionSouth West
URN139260
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.rivermead.wilts.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is River Mead School rated by Ofsted?
River Mead School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 October 2024.
Is River Mead School a good school?
River Mead School scores 41.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 42% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about River Mead School?
Based on 57 Ofsted Parent View responses, River Mead School receives a satisfaction score of 79% across all parent survey questions.
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