Meadows First School has closed (Tuesday 31 March 2026).
It became an academy, which has a new school record. The school at this address is now Meadows First School.
Meadows First School, Bromsgrove
Meadows First School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 9 in Bromsgrove. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in February 2025 did not change this grade. For 2026 entry it had 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. It was full in 2025, at 102% of capacity.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2019)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Worcestershire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
Meadows First School in detail
Meadows First School in its own words
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Getting a place at Meadows First School
For September 2026 entry, 87 families put Meadows First School as their first choice and 165 named it as one of their preferences, for 59 places offered. That is 1.5 first choices for every place. 29 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Meadows First School are Meadows First School (under 0.1 miles); The Orchards School (0.7 miles, Good); Finstall First School (0.8 miles, Outstanding); and Lickey End First School (0.9 miles, Good).
Meadows First SchoolThe Orchards SchoolFinstall First SchoolLickey End First School
What parents say
44 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Meadows First School (as of September 2025): 98% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 63% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (63%).
Who goes there
11.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 3.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (82%) and Mixed (8%).
In 2026, 81 pupils (23.9%) received SEN support and 20 (5.9%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs. The school has a SEN unit for pupils with particular needs.
Staffing
Meadows First School had 20 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Bromsgrove Rail Station, about 1.5 miles away in a straight line.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Princess of Wales Hospital (opposite), 100 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 130 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Worcestershire (78), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Meadows First School issued 1 suspension, 0.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from March 2019, 7 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's February 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Meadows First School is a place where children thrive and enjoy learning. The school has thoughtfully designed its curriculum around high-quality texts and key knowledge, ensuring children develop confidence in reading and strong understanding across all subjects. Every child is known well as an individual, with any barriers to learning quickly identified and overcome, so all pupils can achieve their best.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional teaching of early reading and phonics, with strong support for pupils who need extra help
- Outstanding provision for pupils with SEND, with precise identification of needs and appropriate adaptations
- High-quality, well-planned curriculum across all subjects including science investigations
- Strong behavior and respect throughout the school, underpinned by the Rights Respecting School status
- Extensive trips, visits, and leadership roles that prepare pupils well for modern Britain
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Trips and visits, eco-council, extensive leadership roles for pupils
Meadows First School has maintained its outstanding standards since the previous inspection. Pupils flourish in this school due to ambitious learning, considered interactions, and high-quality personal development opportunities.
At a Glance
11.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
44 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
28.3
Avg class size
29.8
Infant (KS1)
24.8
KS2
12
Total classes
4 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Meadows First School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Meadows First School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Meadows First School is in Worcestershire; for families living there:
Apply to Worcestershire for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Meadows First School
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
102%
Over capacity
305 pupils
300 places
5 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Bromsgrove
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Bromsgrove
Across Worcestershire council
Places available
6,801
Applications
5,492
Got 1st preference
94.0%
Got preferred school
99.0%
All primary applications across Worcestershire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
81
SEN Support
20
EHC Plans
29.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
339
Total Pupils
155
Boys
184
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
20
Teachers
17.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,313
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,815
Per pupil
£1940k
Total funding
£56k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.5%
Overall absence
6.9%
Persistent absence
247
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Meadows First School
What is Meadows First School's Ofsted rating?
Meadows First School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2019, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Meadows First School?
No fixed boundary. When Meadows First School is oversubscribed, Worcestershire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Meadows First School?
Meadows First School was full in 2025, at 102% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Meadows First School?
Classes at Meadows First School average 28.3 pupils (2025/26). 4 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Meadows First School?
Meadows First School has around 339 pupils on roll. 11% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Meadows First School?
3.5% of sessions were missed at Meadows First School in 2024/25. 6.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Meadows First School?
Apply through Worcestershire's coordinated admissions process, naming Meadows First School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Where is Meadows First School?
Meadows First School is at Stourbridge Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 0AH.