The Meadows Primary Academy

StatePrimary+ Nursery

InspectedPrimaryAges 3–11376 pupils

Poplar Drive, Blurton, ST3 3AZWebsite01782235025

Inspected376 pupilsAges 3–11

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Inspected — grade pending1y ago

Inspected Dec 2024

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Ages3 - 11

Pupils376

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Ages3 - 11

Pupils376

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

376 / 472 (80%)

Head Teacher

Mrs Helen Cunliffe

At a Glance

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 51%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

80%

Would recommend

Avg 88%

5.1%

Absence rate

Avg 6.7%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

5.1%vs 6.7% avg

Would recommend

80%vs 88% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate5.1%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence12.1%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.5%

Permanent exclusion rate0.3%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support17.0%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans1.3%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Social, Emotional & Mental Health24 pupils (35%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty22 pupils (32%)

Speech, Language & Communication15 pupils (22%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder4 pupils (6%)

Specific Learning Difficulty4 pupils (6%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)18

Teaching assistants (FTE)16

Support staff (FTE)24

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils376

Free school meals40.7%

English as additional language12.5%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British76.1%

Black African7.4%

White Other4.5%

Mixed White & Asian2.7%

Pakistani1.9%

Indian1.3%

Other1.1%

Mixed White & African1.1%

Mixed White & Caribbean1.1%

Asian Other0.8%

Black Caribbean0.8%

Mixed Other0.5%

Bangladeshi0.5%

Black Other0.3%

2024-25

Parent View

80.0%

of parents would recommend

60 responses

Happy child90.0%

Well taught90.0%

Good progress90.0%

Safe90.0%

Informed90.0%

Good behaviour90.0%

Well led80.0%

Well looked after70.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠10.0%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Jan 2025

Trust Performance

The Shaw Education Trust

KS4

Attainment 842.8

Progress 8-0.27

EBacc entry19.0%

2023-24

Spending Per Pupil

£6,209

total expenditure per pupil

£-1,191 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£3,067

Support staff£743

Premises£94

Energy£150

Learning resources£259

Income per pupil£6,487

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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