The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
19%
+11.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 205
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 25.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Trust
- ELEVATE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Simon Crawford (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Halfpenny Lane, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 0SL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Forest School
Academy · 501m away
Knaresborough St John's CofE Primary School
Primary · 674m away
Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 674m away
St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy
Primary · 870m away
King James's School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Aspin Park Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Starbeck Community Primary School
Primary · 2.9km away
Goldsborough Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Meadowside Academy's Ofsted rating?
Meadowside Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Meadowside Academy?
Meadowside Academy currently has 205 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Meadowside Academy take?
Meadowside Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Meadowside Academy?
Meadowside Academy is in Knaresborough, HG5 0SL, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Meadowside Academy have a sixth form?
No, Meadowside Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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