Located in Wisbech, Meadowgate Academy is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 2 to 19. The school is a academy special 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. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Meadowgate Academy currently has around 181 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 68% boys and 32% girls. Around 55.6% 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.
Overall absence at the school is 10%. Persistent absence is recorded at 39.7%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (78.5%).
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.
Around 97% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (97%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 3% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Meadowgate Lane, Wisbech, PE13 2JH |
| Website: | http://www.meadowgate.cambs.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01945461836 |
| School Type: | Academy special converter |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Cambridgeshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Michelle Flanz |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 144055 |
Ofsted inspection date: 20/10/2011
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | |
| Number of Pupils: | 181 |
| Number of Boys: | 123 |
| Number of Girls: | 58 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 10% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 39.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 78.50% | 142 |
| Other White | 9.90% | 18 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 3.30% | 6 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.70% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 1.70% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.10% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 0.60% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.60% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.60% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.60% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.60% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.60% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.60% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramnoth Junior School Ramnoth Road , PE13 2JB | 3out of 4 | 730 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ramnoth Junior School Ramnoth Road , PE13 2JB | - not rated | 730 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Road Primary School Elm Road , PE13 2TB | - not rated | 913 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Road Primary School Elm Road , PE13 2TB | 3out of 4 | 913 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nene Infant & Nursery School Norwich Road , PE13 2AP | 3out of 4 | 1,002 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Clarkson Community College Corporation Road , PE13 2SE | - not rated | 812 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Queen's School Corporation Road , PE13 2SE | - not rated | 812 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Clarkson Academy Corporation Road , PE13 2SE | 3out of 4 | 812 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wisbech Academy Weasenham Lane , PE13 2RU | - not rated | 1,300 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isle College Ramnoth Road , PE13 2JE | - not rated | 619 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowgate Academy Meadowgate Lane , PE13 2JH | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowgate School Meadowgate Lane , PE13 2JH | - not rated | 0 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Audrey's Convent School Alexandra Road , PE13 1HW | - not rated | 1,401 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| On Track Education Wisbech Enterprise House, Oldfield Lane , Cambridgeshire PE13 2RJ | - not rated | 1,639 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Advanced Education - Rose House C/O Advanced Education , Wisbech School, Old Session House PE13 1JJ | - not rated | 1,696 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.