The Meadows Primary Academy
Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 3AZ · Stoke-on-Trent · primary school
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26th of 64 primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent we can score, 71 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 — 7.4/10 against 1,515 of them, against 6.0/10 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Meadows Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join jewellery making, construction, photography, and Lego clubs, or play tennis. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 379 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 in reaching the higher standard in maths? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year?
What Ofsted said about The Meadows Primary Academy
Overview
The Meadows Primary Academy has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The school is described as ‘sowing the seeds of success’, with high ambitions for all pupils who ‘enjoy learning and succeed’. Leaders and the trust are effective in holding the school to account, ensuring a positive culture where staff well-being is prioritised.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ambitious and clearly structured, with a strong focus on vocabulary and real-world experiences, such as visits to science museums.
- Reading is a ‘cornerstone of the curriculum’, with experts in phonics quickly identifying and supporting pupils at risk of falling behind.
- Robust procedures rapidly identify the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), enabling them to make good progress alongside peers.
- Behaviour systems are consistently applied, resulting in considerably reduced challenging incidents and high attendance.
- Pupils develop high aspirations for future careers and take on leadership roles, such as ‘reading buddies’ and ‘resource monitors’.
Areas to improve
- Staff do not always check how well pupils are learning in lessons, meaning some pupils do not learn as well as they could; the school should ensure teachers thoroughly check learning throughout lessons.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 51% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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
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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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