The Meadows Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 5-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Bristol Road South Northfield Bristol Road South Northfield Birmingham West Midlands B31 2SW |
| Phone | 01216753203 |
| Reference Number | 103296 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 545 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.5%
Girls: 45.5% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 40.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 25.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 41 | 23 | 64 |
| 2 | 41 | 26 | 67 |
| 3 | 53 | 43 | 96 |
| 4 | 46 | 39 | 85 |
| 5 | 38 | 53 | 91 |
| 6 | 55 | 38 | 93 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 66.2% |
| Unclassified | 7.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 7% |
| African | 6.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.9% |
| White, Other | 2.6% |
| Caribbean | 2% |
| White & Asian | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% |
| Indian | 0.9% |
| Asian, Other | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Requires Improvement |
| > Personal Development | Requires Improvement |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| > Early Years Provision | Requires Improvement |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-01-19 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-28 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2020-01-21 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2016-06-28 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2014-05-08 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-02-02 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-09-16 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-12-07 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2005-11-15 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-06-26 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 103 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 100 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -0.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -0.8 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
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0.96 miles |
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0.98 miles |
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1.03 miles |
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The Orchards Primary Academy
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1.04 miles |
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Rubery Nursery School
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1.06 miles |
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Cofton Primary School
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1.08 miles |
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St Laurence Church Junior School
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1.09 miles |
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St Laurence Church Infant School
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1.09 miles |
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St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
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1.12 miles |
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West Heath Primary School
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1.12 miles |
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1.16 miles |
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Rednal Hill Junior School
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1.21 miles |
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Rednal Hill Infant School
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1.21 miles |
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King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls
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0.55 miles |
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Turves Green Boys' School
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0.56 miles |
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Colmers School and Sixth Form College
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1.07 miles |
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Victoria School
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1.23 miles |
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St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
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1.49 miles |
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1.51 miles |
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1.53 miles |
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E-ACT Shenley Academy
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1.83 miles |
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Bournville School
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1.84 miles |
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King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys
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1.91 miles |
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Ark Kings Academy
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2.11 miles |
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King Edward VI Five Ways School
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2.12 miles |
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Waseley Hills High School
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2.28 miles |
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Kings Norton Girls' School
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2.28 miles |
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Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School
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2.32 miles |
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2.47 miles |
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2.55 miles |
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The University of Birmingham School
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2.64 miles |
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2.83 miles |
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Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre
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2.92 miles |