Meadow Primary School

StatePrimary+ Nursery

GoodPrimaryAges 3–11207 pupils

High Street, Balsham, CB21 4DJWebsite01223894400

Good207 pupilsAges 3–11

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Good3y ago

Inspected Jan 2023

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Ages3 - 11

Pupils207

Good3y ago

Ages3 - 11

Pupils207

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

207 / 300 (69%)

Avg Class Size

~26*

Head Teacher

Mrs Nichola Pickford

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Jan 2023

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 57%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

3.1%

Absence rate

Avg 6.4%

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

3.1%vs 6.4% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate3.1%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence3.1%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.9%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support13.5%

Near averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans1.9%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication11 pupils (34%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health6 pupils (19%)

Specific Learning Difficulty5 pupils (16%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder4 pupils (13%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty3 pupils (9%)

Hearing Impairment1 pupils (3%)

Physical Disability1 pupils (3%)

Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty1 pupils (3%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)10

Teaching assistants (FTE)6

Support staff (FTE)8

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils207

Free school meals11.1%

English as additional language2.4%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British87.9%

White Other2.9%

Unclassified2.9%

Mixed White & Asian1.9%

Black African1.0%

Other0.5%

Asian Other0.5%

Mixed Other0.5%

Traveller Irish0.5%

Bangladeshi0.5%

Mixed White & African0.5%

Mixed White & Caribbean0.5%

2024-25

Trust Performance

Anglian Learning

KS4

Attainment 851.5

Progress 80.16

EBacc entry43.0%

2023-24

Spending Per Pupil

£5,854

total expenditure per pupil

£-1,546 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£3,014

Support staff£854

Premises£0

Energy£85

Learning resources£335

Income per pupil£6,264

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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