Meadow Primary School, based in Ellesmere Port, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Meadow Primary School currently has around 425 pupils on roll, which is about 101% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 46.6% boys and 53.4% girls. Around 4.7% 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 (92.5%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Dolphin Crescent, Ellesmere Port, CH66 4SZ |
| Website: | www.meadow.cheshire.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01512031690 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs S L Curtis |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 151417 |
Ofsted inspection date: 06/05/2015
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 425 |
| Number of Boys: | 198 |
| Number of Girls: | 227 |
| White British | 92.50% | 393 |
| Other Mixed | 2.40% | 10 |
| White and Asian | 1.60% | 7 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.70% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.70% | 3 |
| Other White | 0.50% | 2 |
| African | 0.50% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 0.50% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.20% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.20% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.20% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 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 Primary School Dolphin Crescent , Great Sutton CH66 4SZ | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow Community Primary School Dolphin Crescent , Great Sutton CH66 4SZ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadow County Junior School Dolphin Crescent , Great Sutton CH66 4SZ | - not rated | 171 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadow County Infant School Dolphin Crescent , Great Sutton CH66 4SZ | - not rated | 171 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Junior School Eddisbury Road , Whitby CH66 2JT | - not rated | 516 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Whitby High School Sycamore Drive , Whitby CH66 2NU | 3out of 4 | 1,026 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellesmere Port Catholic High School Capenhurst Lane , Whitby CH65 7AQ | - not rated | 1,041 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy Capenhurst Lane , Whitby CH65 7AQ | 2out of 4 | 1,074 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellesmere Port Church of England College 164 Whitby Road , CH65 6EA | 3out of 4 | 1,954 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Chester CE Academy 164 Whitby Road , CH65 6EA | - not rated | 1,954 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Cheshire College Ellesmere Port Campus , Off Sutton Way CH65 7BF | - not rated | 2,115 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archers Brook SEMH Residential School Chester Road , Great Sutton CH66 2NA | - not rated | 386 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinderton School Capenhurst Lane , Whitby CH65 7AQ | 4out of 4 | 794 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Short Stay School Appleton Drive , CH65 7EP | 3out of 4 | 947 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.