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Meadow Park Academy

Reading, RG30 6BSPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
49%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.7×
Not oversubscribed
17 1st-choice / 23 places
Ranking
#11,005
of 13,686 nationally

About Meadow Park Academy

Meadow Park Academy, a state primary in Reading, holds a Good rating from Ofsted following its most recent inspection in November 2023, a grade it has maintained consistently across both its recent inspections. The school’s most telling academic metric is the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which stands at 49 per cent. This figure sits below the local authority average of 61 per cent for Reading, and places the school 33rd out of 38 primary schools in the area, putting it in the bottom half of the local league table. Nationally, it ranks in the 80th percentile among all primary schools. The data suggests that while the school is performing adequately, there is clear room for improvement in core academic outcomes compared with its immediate peers.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressNorcot Road, Reading, Reading, RG30 6BS
HeadteacherKirsty Holehouse
Local AuthorityReading
Number of Pupils326
Free School Meals (FSM)44.2%
School Capacity326 / 420 (78% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 14 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Outdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsForest SchoolSports HallArt StudiosGymnasiumPlaying Fields

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

RoundersCross CountryAthleticsCricket

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubDramaChoirFilm Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Meadow Park Academy

Meadow Park Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.