Meadowbank Primary School

About Meadowbank Primary School

Meadowbank Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Wigan community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 229 pupils on roll and is well-filled (89% of 258 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Meadowbank Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Nichola Hill, it falls under Wigan local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 55% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9354th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 75th out of 98 in Wigan.

Meadowbank Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 47 applications for 24 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 21 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Meadowbank Primary School include ICT Suite, Library, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Cross Country, Dance, Athletics, as well as clubs including Gardening, Coding, Drama.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 52.9%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Wigan, Meadowbank Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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