Meadlands Primary School
About Meadlands Primary School
Meadlands Primary School in Richmond upon Thames is a state primary that is clearly popular with local families. The school has 225 pupils on roll, which is already above its official capacity of 210, and the demand for places is strong. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 53 applications for just 19 places, with 18 of those offers going to first-preference families. That works out at nearly three applicants for every spot, a clear signal that the school is oversubscribed. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 15.3%, which is notably higher than the national primary average of around 23% but still indicates a more diverse intake than some of its immediate neighbours. The school is non-denominational and co-educational, taking children from age three through to eleven, with nursery provision on site. It is led by headteacher Joanne Wreford.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
30 Sept 2021Latest monitoring visit (30 Sept 2021): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 19 Oct 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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