Meadowside Primary School, Gloucester
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Meadowside creates a genuinely warm, family atmosphere where children feel safe and cared for. Teachers have strong subject knowledge and are skilled at delivering phonics and early reading. The school excels at supporting vulnerable learners, including those with SEND, and has successfully improved behaviour through clear, consistent expectations.
Key Strengths
- Strong phonics teaching with good early reading support and intervention for pupils who fall behind
- Effective identification and support for pupils with SEND, with well-adapted curriculum
- Positive behaviour culture with clear expectations - most pupils behave well and bullying is rare
- Nurturing, caring environment where pupils feel safe and known by staff
- Good opportunities for pupils to develop responsibility through school council, buddies, and leadership roles
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum in many subjects lacks clear structure and does not help pupils build knowledge over time, particularly in reading beyond phonics and early years
- Assessment systems are not effective enough in all subjects to identify gaps in pupils' knowledge
- Strategic oversight of curriculum implementation needs strengthening so leaders have clearer understanding of impact
- Safeguarding records are not always detailed enough in recording actions taken to keep pupils safe
Safeguarding
Arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff trained to spot and report concerns, but some records do not always document the actions taken to keep pupils safe.
Extracurricular Activities
School council, playmakers, digital ambassadors, Reception buddies, debates, religious and cultural education
Meadowside Primary School is a warm and welcoming school where pupils feel safe and cared for, but the quality of education requires improvement because the curriculum is not yet securely in place across all subjects.
At a Glance
10.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
52 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 61%. Maths has remained stable at around 65%. Writing has declined from 73% to 55%.
Class Sizes
29.6
Avg class size
29.0
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
7
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
205 pupils
210 capacity
5 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Gloucester
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Gloucester
Admissions Demand - Gloucestershire
Places available
7,383
Applications
5,834
Got 1st preference
91.9%
Got preferred school
98.5%
Primary admissions across Gloucestershire (2025/26)
Inspection History(7)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.72068%
Overall absence
3.84615%
Persistent absence
182
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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