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The Meadows Primary Academy

Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 3AZPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2024
KS2 Results
61%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
44 1st-choice / 44 places
Ranking
#7,585
of 13,686 nationally

About The Meadows Primary Academy

The Meadows Primary Academy in Stoke-on-Trent is a mixed, state primary for children aged 3 to 11, and it is currently a popular choice among local families. The school has a capacity of 472 pupils but currently enrols 376, leaving some room for growth. However, demand is strong: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 70 applications for just 44 places, with all 44 first-preference applicants being offered a spot. This gives an oversubscription ratio of 1.59, meaning nearly six families applied for every four places. The school serves a community with significant economic disadvantage — 41% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average. This context is important when considering the school’s academic results, as it reflects the challenges many pupils face outside the classroom.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressPoplar Drive, Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 3AZ
HeadteacherHelen Cunliffe
Local AuthorityStoke-on-Trent
Number of Pupils376
Free School Meals (FSM)41.0%
School Capacity376 / 472 (80% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Dec 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (11 Dec 2024): Standards maintained

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

Facilities

8
Music RoomsICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomArt StudiosForest SchoolGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

TennisNetballAthleticsFootballRoundersSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubScience ClubEco ClubCodingBook Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:00-08:55

After-school care

15:15-18:00

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Meadows Primary Academy

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