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Meadowdale Academy

Northumberland, NE22 6HAPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2023
KS2 Results
45%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
26 1st-choice / 26 places
Ranking
#11,664
of 13,686 nationally

About Meadowdale Academy

Meadowdale Academy is a state primary school in Northumberland with capacity for 210 pupils, currently home to 189 children, leaving a small buffer of around 21 unfilled places. The school serves a community with above-average levels of disadvantage: 21.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with the national primary average of roughly 23% and a Northumberland average that sits slightly lower. Despite this, demand is strong. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 41 applications for 26 places, with exactly 26 first-preference offers made, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.58. That means for every place available, nearly two families wanted it, and every family who put Meadowdale first got in. The school is mixed, non-religious, and takes children from age 2 through to 11, with nursery provision on site. Headteacher Lindsay Coates leads a team that has maintained a Good Ofsted rating across two inspections, the most recent in 2023.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHazelmere Avenue, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 6HA
HeadteacherLindsay Coates
Local AuthorityNorthumberland
Number of Pupils189
Free School Meals (FSM)21.2%
School Capacity189 / 210 (90% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Jul 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, 25 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
GymnasiumSensory RoomForest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

TennisAthleticsCross CountryNetballGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirChess

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

After-school care

15:15-16:15

Source: meadowdaleacademy.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Meadowdale Academy

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