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River Mead School
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River Mead School
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- Melksham SN12 7ED
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Strong teaching of phonics resulted in above national average standards at the end of key stage 1.
Success of the Curriculum: High-quality curriculum promotes pupils鈥� achievement across a range of subjects very well.
Areas Needing Improvement: Leadership of non-core subjects like modern foreign languages, PE, and music are still developing.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teaching in mathematics has led to pupils鈥� much improved ability to reason and solve problems.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders make effective use of additional funding, diminishing differences in attainment of disadvantaged pupils.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils conduct themselves well in lessons and around the school. Bullying is rare and handled promptly.
Support for SEND Pupils: School鈥檚 SEN leadership team ensures pupils鈥� needs are accurately identified and supported, especially in literacy skills.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say bullying is rare and they feel safe. Leaders ensure staff are trained and vigilant.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding and well-being are at the heart of the school鈥檚 work; staff look after pupils well.
Parent Feedback: The vast majority of parents would recommend the school.
Parental Involvement: Leaders work with parents and carers to ensure that barriers to pupils鈥� good attendance are reduced.
Extracurricular Activities: Breakfast and after-school clubs are well attended and create a calm environment for pupils.
Outdoor Facilities: Leaders have created safe, purposeful, and vibrant areas for children to explore and learn in.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have high expectations and engender a love of reading. Staff morale is high.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers make effective use of assessment and questioning, leading to good progress in pupils' learning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders鈥� high expectations and support have resulted in improved teaching which is securely good.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Leadership of MFL, PE, and music subjects are just developing.
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About Us
River Mead School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Wiltshire County, South West.
It has 247 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 28% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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"I welcome you to River Mead School on behalf of the entire faculty and student body. I am honoured to serve as the Head of School for the River Mead School community. I firmly think that schools should give students the finest opportunities possible to reach the highest academic standards while never losing sight of the fact that each child is an individual with their own personality, talents, and interests. At River Mead School, we work to make sure that the school serves as the hub of our neighbourhood and, with the help of a fantastic staff team, we help kids become lifelong learners while fostering respectful relationships and having high expectations for behaviour. Please take some time to browse the website, and if you have any queries, get in touch with us ". The River Mead Staff Team and Karen Austin (Head of School).
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 51动漫 grade |
B-
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C
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Requires Improvement | - |
| Age range | 2-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.2 | 15.1 | 21.9 |
| Proficient Math | 99 | 98 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 100 | 99 | 102 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 99 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 100 | 100 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 28% | 54.88% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.97% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.6 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 100 1 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 100 3 | 97 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 31% 27 | 59.84% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 1 | 9.3% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.6 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.9 | Well Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 101 6 | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 6 | 94 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 58% 36 | 57.84% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 8.08% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.9 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 95 | 99 | 93 |
| Reading | 97 | 100 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 22% | 57.77% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.43% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -5.5 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -3.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -7.6 | Well Below Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 24th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 25th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 23rd Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at River Mead School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1