Meadlands Primary School
107%
Capacity
225
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About Meadlands Primary School
Meadlands Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Richmond upon Thames community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 225 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (107% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Meadlands Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Joanne Wreford, it falls under Richmond upon Thames local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 87% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 518th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 5th out of 38 in Richmond upon Thames.
Meadlands Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 53 applications for 19 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 18 were first-preference applications.
Meadlands Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (1.6/5 from 10 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Meadlands Primary School include Gymnasium, Library, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Gymnastics, Cross Country, Swimming and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Science Club, Drama, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.3%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Richmond upon Thames, Meadlands Primary School is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Broughton Avenue, Richmond, Richmond upon Thames, TW10 7TS |
| Headteacher | Joanne Wreford |
| Local Authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Number of Pupils | 225 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.3% |
| School Capacity | 225 / 210 (107% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
30 Sept 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (30 Sept 2021): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Oct 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (87%)
518th of 13,686
Nationally
120th of 1,592
In London
5th of 38
In Richmond upon Thames
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
87%
Expected Standard
17%
Higher Standard
'22/23
84%
'23/24
87%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed19
53
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
18 families put this school as their 1st choice (34% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Broughton Avenue, Richmond
Richmond upon Thames, TW10 7TS
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