Meadowbank Primary School, based in Cheadle, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 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.
Meadowbank Primary School currently has around 436 pupils on roll, which is about 92% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.6% boys and 48.4% girls. Around 12.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 12.5%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 13 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (77.3%).
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: | Councillor Lane, Cheadle, SK8 2LE |
| Website: | www.meadowbankprimary.com |
| Telephone: | 01614286286 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Stockport |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Janine Appleton |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 145688 |
Ofsted inspection date: 21/01/2014
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 472 |
| Number of Pupils: | 436 |
| Number of Boys: | 225 |
| Number of Girls: | 211 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 12.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 77.30% | 337 |
| Unclassified | 5.70% | 25 |
| Pakistani | 4.40% | 19 |
| Other Mixed | 2.50% | 11 |
| Indian | 2.30% | 10 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.60% | 7 |
| Other White | 1.40% | 6 |
| White and Asian | 1.10% | 5 |
| African | 1.10% | 5 |
| Other Asian | 0.90% | 4 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.70% | 3 |
| Chinese | 0.50% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.20% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | - not rated | 2,286 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adswood Nursery School Arnfield Road , Adswood SK3 8PJ | - not rated | 2,400 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 2,841 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | - not rated | 3,009 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowbank Primary School Councillor Lane , SK8 2LE | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowbank Primary School Councillor Lane , SK8 2LE | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhead Junior School Councillor Lane , SK8 2LE | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Demmings Infant School Demmings Road , SK8 2LF | - not rated | 73 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Village Primary School Ashfield Road , SK8 1BB | 3out of 4 | 938 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Manor County Secondary School North Downs Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5HA | - not rated | 1,245 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurus Cheadle Hulme Cheadle Road , SK8 5GB | 4out of 4 | 1,376 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport Academy Heathbank Road , Cheadle Heath SK3 0UP | - not rated | 1,583 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Avondale High School Heathbank Road , Cheadle Heath SK3 0UP | - not rated | 1,583 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingsway School Foxland Road , SK8 4QX | 2out of 4 | 1,925 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheadle and Marple Sixth Form College Cheadle Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5HA | - not rated | 1,245 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanifah Small School 185-187 Stockport Road , SK8 2DP | - not rated | 484 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pear Tree Specialist Support High School Worcester Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5NW | - not rated | 1,150 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pendlebury Centre Edgeley Road , Cheadle Heath SK3 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,214 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret Danyers College North Downs Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5HA | - not rated | 1,245 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashcroft School The Together Trust Centre , Schools Hill SK8 1JE | - not rated | 1,367 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.