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Meadowside Academy

North Yorkshire, HG5 0SLPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2024
KS2 Results
45%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
21 1st-choice / 25 places
Ranking
#11,762
of 13,686 nationally

About Meadowside Academy

Meadowside Academy is a state primary school in North Yorkshire that is running very close to full capacity, with 205 pupils on roll against a published capacity of 210. The school serves a community with a notably high proportion of children eligible for free school meals, at 25.9 per cent, which is above the national average for primary schools. Demand for places is extremely strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 86 applications for just 25 places, an oversubscription ratio of 3.44 to one. Of those 86 applicants, 21 were first-preference choices, and all 21 were offered places. The school is clearly a popular choice among local families, and the headteacher, Simon Crawford, leads a mixed-gender, non-religious school for children aged 4 to 11.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHalfpenny Lane, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 0SL
HeadteacherSimon Crawford
Local AuthorityNorth Yorkshire
Number of Pupils205
Free School Meals (FSM)25.9%
School Capacity205 / 210 (98% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 Jun 2024
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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, 21 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Outdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteSports HallArt StudiosPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

RoundersAthleticsFootballCross CountryTennisNetball

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubCodingEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:20

Breakfast club

07:30-08:50

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: meadowsideacademy.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Meadowside Academy

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