The short version
Average SATs results. 84% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
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
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
13% 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 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 41 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 351
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 25.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Head
- Mr A Bell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Calder Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN5 9BB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Lincoln Manor Leas Infants School
Primary · 532m away
The Lincoln Manor Leas Junior School
Primary · 532m away
Waddington Redwood Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
The Priory Witham Academy
All-through · Grammar · 1.4km away
Bracebridge Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.6km away
Fosse Way Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Therese Lord Independent School
Independent · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Meadows Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The Meadows Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Meadows Primary School?
The Meadows Primary School currently has 351 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Meadows Primary School take?
The Meadows Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Meadows Primary School?
The Meadows Primary School is in Lincoln, LN5 9BB, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Meadows Primary School have a sixth form?
No, The Meadows Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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