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Meadowside Primary School
Elmore Lane East, Quedgeley, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 4LX, Gloucestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
6.7 / 100
Bottom 7%
Better than 7% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
207
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a high parent satisfaction rate of 98%, this primary school provides a supportive community for families. However, it currently requires improvement according to Ofsted, and its KS2 results show that only 45% of pupils are meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, which is below the national average. While the school ranks in the top 88% for expected outcomes, the low percentages for higher standards (3%) suggest there is room for growth in academic achievement.
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Last inspected: 17 June 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 45% | Bottom 12% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Parent View (52 responses)
★★★★★4.5
My child feels safe
100%
School keeps me informed
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
My child is happy
98%
My child makes good progress
98%
I'd recommend this school
98%
School supports development
98%
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
Behaviour is good
92%
Progress is communicated
92%
School has high expectations
87%
School responds to concerns
73%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.1%
White Other9.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.4%
Mixed Other1.4%
Black Other1.0%
Black African1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Location
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51.83264, -2.27930 · GL2 4LX
School details
Local authorityGloucestershire
RegionSouth West
URN131782
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.meadowsideschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Meadowside Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Meadowside Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 June 2025.
Is Meadowside Primary School a good school?
Meadowside Primary School scores 6.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 7% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Meadowside Primary School?
Based on 52 Ofsted Parent View responses, Meadowside Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 89% across all parent survey questions.
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