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The Meadows Primary School

Birmingham, B31 2SWPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
Not ranked

About The Meadows Primary School

Just over half of parents responding to the most recent Ofsted survey said they would recommend The Meadows Primary School to another parent, a figure that sits alongside a clear oversubscription picture: the school’s published admission number of 600 is regularly met, and it has been oversubscribed in recent allocation rounds. That combination — a majority of parents willing to endorse the school, despite it not being a first-choice for every family — suggests a community that values what the school offers, even if the formal inspection grades don’t yet reflect that confidence. The school is a mixed, non-religious state primary for children aged 5 to 11, located in Birmingham and run by the local authority. Janine Arrowsmith is the headteacher. There is no nursery provision on site, so children join in Reception. The school has a chapel, a sensory room, a forest school area, and dedicated music and art studios, which hints at a broader offer beyond the core curriculum.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBristol Road South, Bristol Road South, Northfield, Birmingham, Birmingham, B31 2SW
HeadteacherJanine Arrowsmith
Local AuthorityBirmingham
School Capacity600

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

28 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal Development
Requires improvement
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Early Years Provision
Requires improvement

Source: Ofsted, 18 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
GymnasiumSports HallDining HallSensory RoomForest SchoolMusic RoomsArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

CricketAthleticsCross CountryGymnasticsDanceNetball

Clubs & Activities

ChessGardeningEco ClubCoding

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Meadows Primary School

The Meadows Primary School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.