The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 207
- Capacity
- 69%
- FSM
- 11.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- Trust
- ANGLIAN LEARNING
- Head
- Mrs Nichola Pickford
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
High Street, Balsham, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB21 4DJ
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Meadow Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Meadow Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Meadow Primary School?
Meadow Primary School currently has 207 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Meadow Primary School take?
Meadow Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Meadow Primary School?
Meadow Primary School is in Cambridge, CB21 4DJ, in the Cambridgeshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Meadow Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Meadow Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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