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Meadowbank Primary School

Meadowbank Primary School

Stockport, SK8 2LEPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Goodby Ofsted

92%

Capacity

436

Pupils

3.0x

Demand

About Meadowbank Primary School

Meadowbank Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Stockport community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 436 pupils on roll and is well-filled (92% of 472 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Meadowbank Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Janine Appleton, it falls under Stockport local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5790th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 30th out of 67 in Stockport.

Meadowbank Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 143 applications for 48 places, making it 3.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 42 were first-preference applications.

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

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

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Netball, Rounders, Swimming, as well as clubs including Art Club, Coding, Book Club, Gardening.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 12.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Stockport, 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.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCouncillor Lane, Cheadle, Stockport, SK8 2LE
HeadteacherJanine Appleton
Local AuthorityStockport
Number of Pupils436
Free School Meals (FSM)12.6%
School Capacity436 / 472 (92% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Sept 2022
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (15 Sept 2022): School remains Good

Unchanged
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 12 Feb 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (66%)

5790th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 50%

839th of 2,065

In North West

Top 50%

30th of 67

In Stockport

Top 50%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

66%

Expected Standard

12%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 106
Expected:86%
Higher:34%
Writing
Expected:75%
Higher:25%
MathsAvg Score: 106
Expected:80%
Higher:36%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -4%

'22/23

70%

'23/24

66%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyResourced ProvisionOther

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

Facilities

6
Sports HallOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomICT SuiteMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

FootballNetballRoundersSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubCodingBook ClubGardening

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

48

Applications

143

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio3.0x
0x1x2x3x5x+

42 families put this school as their 1st choice (29% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Meadowbank Primary School

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

Contact Information

01614286286www.meadowbankprimary.com

Councillor Lane, Cheadle

Stockport, SK8 2LE

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Councillor Lane, Cheadle

Stockport, SK8 2LE

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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