The Meadows Primary School
Crewe, CW3 9JX · Staffordshire · primary school
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18th of 217 primary schools in Staffordshire we can score, 310 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 — 6.9/10 against 4,236 of them, against 7.2/10 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
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 School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 8.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in March 2024. 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 (6.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join cookery, film making, photography, recycled art, mindfulness, science, and STEM clubs. Sports include football, netball, fencing, Zumba, lacrosse, and keep fit. Creative writing is also offered.
Getting in
The published school roll is 107 pupils against a stated capacity of 120. 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? What does the daily timetable look like for a child joining mid-year?
What Ofsted said about The Meadows Primary School
Overview
The report describes The Meadows Primary School as an "exceptional school where pupils flourish both in their learning and socially." It highlights a "rich and ambitious curriculum" that ensures pupils develop detailed knowledge and become "articulate, confident individuals." The inspection concludes that the school is "very much at the heart of its community," with staff working together successfully to help pupils reach their full potential.
Strengths
- The curriculum is carefully designed to help pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, develop a "rich body of knowledge" and make connections between subjects.
- Reading is central to provision, with staff delivering phonics "consistently well" and ensuring books "closely match the sounds that they have learned."
- Pupils’ behaviour is "excellent," with disruption being "extremely rare" due to an exciting curriculum and clear expectations such as the school’s ‘secrets to success’.
- Staff are "skilled in identifying the needs of pupils with SEND" and provide high-quality support that helps pupils overcome barriers.
- Leaders listen to staff views and consider workload, while providing "extensive professional development" and trust support.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that "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 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 79% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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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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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