The short version
Above-average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 53% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 6 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 229
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 52.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Head
- Mrs Nichola Hill (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Formby Avenue, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0HX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFred Longworth High School
Secondary · 1.9km away
Kingshill School
Special school · 2.2km away
Cambian Gloucester
Independent · 2.3km away
Cambian - Park Hill
Independent · 2.3km away
Cambian Meadow Road
Independent · 2.3km away
Cambian Rooley Moor
Independent · 2.3km away
Cambian Pilsworth
Independent · 2.3km away
Cambian Queens Park Road
Independent · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Meadowbank Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Meadowbank Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Meadowbank Primary School?
Meadowbank Primary School currently has 229 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Meadowbank Primary School take?
Meadowbank Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Meadowbank Primary School?
Meadowbank Primary School is in Manchester, M46 0HX, in the Wigan local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Meadowbank Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Meadowbank Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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