King's Academy Meadow Vale is a primary school in Bracknell, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
King's Academy Meadow Vale currently has around 568 pupils on roll, which is about 90% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.3% boys and 47.7% girls. Around 15.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (61.4%). other white pupils make up about 10.6%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Moordale Avenue, Bracknell, RG42 1SY |
| Website: | http://www.meadowvaleprimary.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01344421046 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Bracknell Forest |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Catherine Forrester |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 151266 |
Ofsted inspection date: 24/05/2011
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 630 |
| Number of Pupils: | 568 |
| Number of Boys: | 297 |
| Number of Girls: | 271 |
| White British | 61.40% | 349 |
| Other White | 10.60% | 60 |
| African | 5.10% | 29 |
| Indian | 4.80% | 27 |
| Other Mixed | 4.00% | 23 |
| Chinese | 2.50% | 14 |
| Other Asian | 2.30% | 13 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.10% | 12 |
| White and Black African | 1.90% | 11 |
| Pakistani | 1.90% | 11 |
| White and Asian | 1.40% | 8 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.10% | 6 |
| Irish | 0.50% | 3 |
| Other Black | 0.40% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Vale County Junior School Moordale Avenue , RG12 1SY | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow Vale Infant School Moordale Avenue , RG12 1SY | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Academy Meadow Vale Moordale Avenue , RG42 1SY | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow Vale Primary School Moordale Avenue , RG42 1SY | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandy Lane Primary School Sandy Lane , RG12 2JG | 3out of 4 | 1,488 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garth Hill College Bull Lane , RG42 2AD | 3out of 4 | 1,669 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ranelagh School Ranelagh Drive , RG12 9DA | - not rated | 2,205 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ranelagh School Ranelagh Drive , RG12 9DA | - not rated | 2,205 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brakenhale School Rectory Lane , RG12 7BA | - not rated | 2,303 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brakenhale School Rectory Lane , RG12 7BA | 3out of 4 | 2,303 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bracknell and Wokingham College Church Road , RG12 1DJ | - not rated | 1,978 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Academy Binfield St. Georges Park , Binfield RG42 4FS | 3out of 4 | 747 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennel Lane School Kennel Lane , RG42 2EX | 3out of 4 | 1,125 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennel Lane School Kennel Lane , RG42 2EX | - not rated | 1,125 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbold School Popeswood Rd , Binfield RG42 4AH | - not rated | 1,245 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cressex Lodge School Cressex Lodge , Terrace Road South RG42 4DE | - not rated | 1,634 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Adastron House Pupil Referral Unit Adastron House , Crowthorne Road RG12 7DG | - not rated | 1,991 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.