Meadow Primary School
Cambridge, CB21 4DJ · Cambridgeshire · primary school
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56th of 197 primary schools in Cambridgeshire we can score, 210 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,195 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.4/10 among them, against 6.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 65.0 · 52 | 40% | 2.07 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Meadow Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The school achieved a higher standard for 13.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.4 out of 10 among them, against 6.2 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 211 pupils against a stated capacity of 300. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to reach the higher standard in core subjects? What specific measures are in place to maintain the Good Ofsted rating? How does the school manage class sizes with the current intake?
What Ofsted said about Meadow Primary School
Overview
Meadow Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are described as "happy, polite and eager to learn." The inspection confirms that leaders have developed an "ambitious curriculum" that enthuses pupils and ensures they build on prior knowledge without repetition.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a "well-designed curriculum" with a strong focus on reading, where phonics and vocabulary are taught effectively to create "confident readers and writers."
- Staff support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) effectively, ensuring they "fully access the same curriculum as their peers."
- Behaviour is high quality; pupils are "safe," behave well, and take pride in their environment and responsibilities, such as looking after younger children.
- Leaders provide effective training so staff deliver the curriculum well, checking understanding before moving on, while staff report positive support and manageable workloads.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should develop the wider offer of extracurricular clubs, as the current provision is limited and does not fully allow pupils to "enhance their talents and interests."
- Leaders and governors need to use more effective ways to consult and engage with parents to address negative views and build "more positive relationships with all families."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with robust systems in place to ensure pupils are safe, staff receiving regular training, and concerns being actioned in a timely manner.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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