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Meadowside Academy
Halfpenny Lane, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 0SL, North Yorkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
67.8 / 100
Top 32%
Better than 68% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
205
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong performance in Key Stage 2, the school demonstrates solid academic achievement, with 68% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 41% nationally. While the percentage of pupils achieving higher standards is relatively low at 19%, overall parent satisfaction appears to be high, contributing to a positive learning environment. The LocaleIQ score of 67.8 indicates that it is performing better than 68% of schools, suggesting a commendable level of educational quality.
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Last inspected: 18 June 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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%. | 68% | Top 41% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 19% | Top 10% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.2%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Other1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
White Other1.0%
Asian Other0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Location
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54.01566, -1.45841 · HG5 0SL
School details
Local authorityNorth Yorkshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN144168
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.meadowsideacademy.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Meadowside Academy rated by Ofsted?
Meadowside Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 June 2024.
Is Meadowside Academy a good school?
Meadowside Academy scores 67.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 32% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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