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The Meadows Primary School

Lincoln, LN5 9BBPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2023
KS2 Results
54%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
30 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#9,688
of 13,686 nationally

About The Meadows Primary School

The Meadows Primary School is a popular choice among local families, with 30 first-preference applications for its 30 places in the 2025/26 admissions round. The school was oversubscribed overall, receiving 43 total applications for those 30 spots, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.43. This suggests a solid level of local demand, though not the most competitive in the area. Parent satisfaction data is not available in the school’s most recent records, so it’s hard to gauge the full parent experience from that angle alone. However, the school has held a consistent Good rating from Ofsted across its two most recent inspections, in 2013 and 2023, with all assessed categories — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision — all rated Good in the latest report. That stability is a reassuring signal for parents considering the school.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCalder Road, Lincoln, Lincoln, LN5 9BB
HeadteacherA Bell
Local AuthorityLincolnshire
Number of Pupils351
Free School Meals (FSM)25.4%
School Capacity351 / 420 (84% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Jan 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, 14 Feb 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibraryOutdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolSports HallPlaying FieldsGymnasiumICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

NetballFootballAthleticsDanceCricket

Clubs & Activities

DramaFilm ClubGardeningArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Meadows Primary School

The Meadows 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.