Kings Meadow Primary School and Early Years Education Centre
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Meadow Lane Ainsdale Southport Merseyside PR8 3RS |
| Phone | 01704578512 |
| Reference Number | 104886 |
Kings Meadow Primary School is demonstrating good overall effectiveness, with notable strengths in pupil behavior and personal development, which are rated outstanding. The school fosters a welcoming environment where pupils thrive and feel safe, particularly benefiting those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The curriculum is ambitious and well-designed, providing a good foundation for most pupils' academic achievements. However, some gaps in knowledge have been identified due to inconsistent use of assessment information across a few subjects, indicating an area for improvement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 178 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 39.33%
Girls: 60.67% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 40% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 9.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 17.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 13 | 17 |
| 2 | 7 | 13 | 20 |
| 3 | 13 | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | 12 | 10 | 22 |
| 5 | 10 | 19 | 29 |
| 6 | 9 | 18 | 27 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 87.1% |
| White, Other | 4.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% |
| Asian, Other | 1.1% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| African | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 16 Jul 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 16 Jul 2024 | School inspection: |
| 08 Oct 2019 | School inspection |
| 13 May 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jul 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 15 May 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 06 May 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Jun 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Oct 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Exceptional pupil behavior and respectful interactions
- Outstanding early years provision with strong staff expertise
- Ambitious and enriching curriculum design
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities
- Effective prior knowledge assessment in most subjects
- Outstanding personal development opportunities
- High levels of staff morale and manageable workloads
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent use of assessment information in a few subjects leading to gaps in knowledge
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 81% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 11% |
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 | 108 | ||
| Maths | 105 |
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 | 2.4 | ||
| Writing | 1 | ||
| Maths | 0 |
How many students meet the standards
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.
Sample
UnlockProgress 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.
Sample
UnlockUnlock Premium
Get percentile rankings, historic result charts, admissions data, and post-GCSE destinations for every school.
£9.99 one-off payment. Lifetime access, no subscription.
Unlock for £9.992025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 11 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 9 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 2 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School
Sandbrook Road, Ainsdale, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 3JE |
0.58 miles |
|
Shoreside Primary School
Westminster Drive, Ainsdale, Southport, PR8 2QZ |
0.8 miles |
|
Trinity St Peter's CofE Primary School
Paradise Lane, Formby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L37 7EJ |
1.87 miles |
|
Farnborough Road Junior School
Farnborough Road, Birkdale, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 3DF |
1.93 miles |
|
Farnborough Road Infant School
Farnborough Road, Birkdale, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 3DF |
1.93 miles |
|
Freshfield Primary School
Watchyard Lane, Formby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L37 3JT |
2.07 miles |
|
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
Grantham Road, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 4LT |
2.27 miles |
|
Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School
Bull Cop, Formby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L37 8BZ |
2.49 miles |
|
Redgate Community Primary School
Redgate, Formby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L37 4EW |
2.82 miles |
|
Woodlands Primary School
Woodlands Road, Formby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L37 2JN |
2.99 miles |
|
Birkdale Primary School
Matlock Road, Birkdale, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 4EL |
3.04 miles |
|
St Jerome's Catholic Primary School
Greenloons Drive, Formby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L37 2LX |
3.2 miles |
|
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Jubilee Road, Formby, Merseyside, L37 2HW |
3.32 miles |
|
Halsall St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School
New Street, Halsall, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 8RR |
3.38 miles |
|
Linaker Primary School
Sefton Street, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 5DB |
3.48 miles |
|
Kew Woods Primary School
Ovington Drive, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 6JW |
3.63 miles |
|
Downholland-Haskayne Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
Black-A-Moor Lane, Haskayne, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 7HX |
3.68 miles |
|
St Philip's Church of England Primary School
Hampton Road, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 6SS |
3.92 miles |
|
Scarisbrick St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Southport Road, Scarisbrick, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 9RE |
4.23 miles |
|
Educ8 Southport
197a Sussex Road, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 6DG |
4.31 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Merefield School
Westminster Drive, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 2QZ |
0.66 miles |
|
Birkdale High School
Windy Harbour Road, Birkdale, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 3DT |
1.5 miles |
|
Greenbank High School
Hastings Road, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 2LT |
2.16 miles |
|
Formby High School
Freshfield Road, Formby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L37 3HW |
2.49 miles |
|
Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre
Stamford Road, Birkdale, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 4EX |
2.79 miles |
|
Range High School
Stapleton Road, Formby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L37 2YN |
3.72 miles |
|
Meols Cop High School
Meols Cop Road, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 6JS |
4.13 miles |
|
Southport Education Group
Mornington Road, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 0TT |
4.22 miles |
|
Scarisbrick Hall School
|
4.87 miles |