Located in Crewe, The Meadows Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 2 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.
The Meadows Primary School currently has around 105 pupils on roll, which is about 88% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55.2% boys and 44.8% girls. Around 12.4% 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 3.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 8.1%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (94.3%).
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: | Newcastle Road, Crewe, CW3 9JX |
| Website: | www.meadowsprimary.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01782750313 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Staffordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Natalie Parry |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 145098 |
Ofsted inspection date: 06/02/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 120 |
| Number of Pupils: | 105 |
| Number of Boys: | 58 |
| Number of Girls: | 47 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 3.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 8.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 94.30% | 99 |
| White and Asian | 2.90% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 2.90% | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other White | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Meadows Primary School Newcastle Road , Madeley Heath CW3 9JX | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadows Primary School Newcastle Road , Madeley Heath CW3 9JX | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir John Offley CofE (VC) Primary School Izaak Walton Way , Madeley CW3 9PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,821 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary Academy Quarry Bank Road , Keele ST5 5AF | 2out of 4 | 2,836 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE (C) Primary School Quarry Bank Road , Keele ST5 5AF | - not rated | 2,836 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madeley High School Newcastle Road , Madeley CW3 9JJ | - not rated | 1,283 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madeley High School Newcastle Road , Madeley CW3 9JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,283 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.