Meadowside Primary School
Gloucester, GL2 4LX · Gloucestershire · primary school
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202nd of 218 primary schools in Gloucestershire we can score, 241 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 4,133 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.7/10 among them, against 1.9/10 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 | 45.0 · 13 | 62% | 0.78 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 38% | 1.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Meadowside Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 45.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.7 out of 10 among them, against 1.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in rugby, cricket, swimming, cross country, high ropes, and water sports. The school hosts art weeks, artist visits, and community competitions. Year 4 and Year 6 pupils go on residential trips, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 205 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 are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific activities are included in the Year 4 and Year 6 residential trips? How does the after-school club operate for families needing wraparound care?
What Ofsted said about Meadowside Primary School
Overview
Meadowside Primary School is described as an “incredibly warm and welcoming” environment where pupils feel safe and are well cared for. While behaviour and personal development are strong, the report states that “an ambitious curriculum is not securely in place,” meaning pupils do not yet benefit from a high-quality education across all subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “positive attitudes to their learning” and enjoy coming to school.
- Behaviour is generally good, with bullying being “rare” and staff dealing with issues effectively.
- Early reading is a priority; staff deliver a “well-thought-out phonics curriculum” and support pupils who fall behind.
- The school supports pupils’ broader development well, helping them learn about different cultures and “prepare them well for life in modern Britain.”
- Staff enjoy working at the school and appreciate leaders’ consideration of their workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum in some areas, including early years and reading beyond phonics, does not clearly identify important content, hindering pupils’ ability to “build their knowledge well.”
- Assessment in some subjects is not effective enough, leaving gaps in pupils’ knowledge and understanding.
- Strategic oversight of the curriculum’s implementation and impact is “not sufficiently robust,” limiting leaders’ understanding of the school’s work.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, although the report notes that some safeguarding records are “not robust enough” and do not always record the actions taken to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 47% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 45% |
| 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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