# River Mead School — Melksham, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.7/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Principal:** Miss Louise Harrison

## Contact

- **Address:** Lowbourne, Melksham
- **Phone:** 01225 703428
- **Website:** https://www.rivermead.wilts.sch.uk/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/melksham/river-mead-school-14442

## About

River Mead School is a primary school in Melksham, Wiltshire. Our vision is to create a school where everyone feels valued, happy and safe – both physically and emotionally. Children are at the heart of our approach and we are proud that our River Mead family is built on a foundation of caring, trusting relationships and knowing children as individuals.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Jan 2019
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Jan 2019

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Wonderful School!: We couldn't be happier with River Mead School! The staff are friendly and supportive, and the facilities are excellent. Our child feels valued and encouraged to learn, and we love the emphasis on kindness and empathy. *(Sep 2022)*
- **4/5** — Room for Improvement: We've been happy with River Mead School so far, but there are a few areas that need some work. The school's playground equipment is a bit outdated, and we've had some issues with communication from the teachers. That being said, our child is happy and learning well, and we appreciate the school's emphasis on emotional intelligence. *(Mar 2022)*
- **5/5** — Great School Community!: We had a fantastic experience at River Mead School - our child thrived and made some wonderful friends. We loved the school's focus on community and social skills, and the teachers were always approachable and supportive. Highly recommend! *(Jun 2021)*

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