Meadowdale Academy
Bedlington, NE22 6HA · Northumberland · primary school
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21st of 60 primary schools in Northumberland we can score, 127 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.6/10 against 3,300 of them, against 6.1/10 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 | 83.0 · 92 | 40% | 3.67 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Meadowdale Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 83.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join an after-school club, learn swimming, and study flute, brass, strings, and percussion.
Getting in
The published school roll is 202 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 after-school club? How does the music curriculum progress from beginner to advanced levels?
What Ofsted said about Meadowdale Academy
Overview
Meadowdale Academy is described as a “caring school where everyone is made to feel welcome,” with “respectful relationships between staff and pupils” ensuring children enjoy their education. Leaders have designed an “ambitious” curriculum that builds knowledge systematically from Nursery to Year 6, preparing pupils well for future learning. The inspection highlights effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, alongside strong systems for personal development and well-being.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “ambitious for all pupils,” with knowledge that “builds over time” to ensure readiness for future learning.
- Staff provide “effective support and training,” demonstrating “strong subject knowledge” and explaining tasks clearly.
- Reading is prioritised through a new phonics programme, ensuring pupils “learn the sounds they need to become fluent readers.”
- Pupils with SEND are “well supported” using a range of resources and professional expertise to help them achieve alongside peers.
- Personal development initiatives, such as the ‘Meadowdale parliament’ and mental health champions, help pupils understand British values and well-being.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure pupils learn and secure “subject-specific vocabulary” in mathematics to help them “reason and justify their answers.”
- Handwriting instruction requires consistency, as some pupils struggle to write using “cursive handwriting clearly and fluently.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” with thorough record-keeping, prompt reporting of concerns, and comprehensive staff training to recognise risks.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 45% |
| 2024/25 | 83% |
| 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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