The short version
Above-average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- 12% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 105
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 12.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Trust
- THE SHAW EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Ms Natalie Parry (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Newcastle Road, Madeley Heath, Crewe, Cheshire, CW3 9JX
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is The Meadows Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The Meadows Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Meadows Primary School?
The Meadows Primary School currently has 105 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 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Meadows Primary School?
The Meadows Primary School is in Crewe, CW3 9JX, in the Staffordshire 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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