The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 383
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 8.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Trust
- LEARN ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Ms Elizabeth Martin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Meadowdale Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7XQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGreat Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Little Bowden School
Primary · 1.2km away
The Divergent School Harborough
Independent · 1.5km away
Brooke House College
Independent · 1.7km away
The Robert Smyth Academy
Secondary · 1.7km away
Welland Park Academy
Secondary · 1.8km away
St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Meadowdale Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Meadowdale Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Meadowdale Primary School?
Meadowdale Primary School currently has 383 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Meadowdale Primary School take?
Meadowdale Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Meadowdale Primary School?
Meadowdale Primary School is in Market Harborough, LE16 7XQ, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Meadowdale Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Meadowdale Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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