Meadowbank Primary School
Cheadle, SK8 2LE · Stockport · primary school
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21st of 70 primary schools in Stockport we can score, 85 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 7.5/10 against 4,279 of them, against 7.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 20.0 · 92 | 25% | 2.30 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Meadowbank Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 20.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Street dance, Cheerleading, Olympic Skills, Choir, Cookery, Eco Activities, String instruments, and Brass instruments. Sports include Football, Cricket, Netball, Tennis, and Multi-skills. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 424 pupils against a stated capacity of 472. 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 who do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Eco Activities club? How does the after-school club structure its day for children staying until late?
What Ofsted said about Meadowbank Primary School
Overview
Meadowbank Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are happy, feel safe, and view themselves as part of a family. Leaders have designed a broad and ambitious curriculum that supports all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to achieve well across a range of subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy contributing ideas to curriculum design through ‘big questions’, making their learning interesting.
- Staff use effective assessment strategies to address misconceptions quickly, ensuring pupils understand essential building blocks for subsequent learning.
- A consistent approach to early reading helps children become confident and fluent readers by the end of key stage 1.
- Leaders have effective systems to identify pupils with SEND early, providing appropriate support so they can keep up with peers.
- Highly experienced governors and trustees provide an appropriate level of challenge to leaders, while staff feel valued and proud to work at the school.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure all pupils benefit from a rich set of experiences that broaden their horizons, as some currently lack opportunities to learn about life outside the school environment.
- This limitation means some pupils’ understanding of the wider world and British values is underdeveloped and requires improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a strong culture where staff are well trained, vigilant, and work effectively with external agencies to support vulnerable pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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