SchoolScoresThe Meadows Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 5 to 11 · Mixed
Part of EXCELSIOR MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Bristol Road South, Northfield, Bristol Road South, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 2SW
0121 675 3203 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Requires improvement at the inspection that started on 28 November 2023. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal development | Requires improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Early years | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
67 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Birmingham comparisons use the 162 of its 301 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 139 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 147th highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 2% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 91% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 154th highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 2% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 72% | 91% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 150th highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 3% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 61% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 32 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 73rd highest of 101 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 19% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 41% | 52% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 57 parents who had raised a concern 132nd highest of 145 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 3% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 51% | 77% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 154th highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 1% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 51%said yes | 85% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Birmingham figures pool parents at the Birmingham schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
87 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 103296), before it changed to its current form.
51% — 12 points below the Birmingham average, and 11 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 51% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 71% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 64% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 70% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Birmingham. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 39 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 37 |
| Of those, offered a place | 37 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 112 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 30 places for speech, language and communication needs. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years Joint 194th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 86% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 45.1% | 48.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 4th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 96% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.8% | 2.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 211th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 49% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.1% | 16.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 281st highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 38% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.1% | 43.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 209th lowest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 14% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.7% | 6.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 185th lowest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 18% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 18.5% | 16.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 276th lowest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 8% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 8.0 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 265th lowest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 12% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.21% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 149th highest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 45% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.2 | 20.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 80th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 85% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.1 | 11.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 28th highest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 91% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 31.7% | 15.0%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Turves Green Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Brigid's Catholic Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Albert Bradbeer Primary Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), improved significantly 2025 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Columba's Catholic Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bellfield Primary School (NC) 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024
- Bellfield Junior School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Colmers Farm Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Forestdale Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 15% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Orchards Primary Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is The Meadows Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The Meadows Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted at its inspection in 28 November 2023.
How did The Meadows Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 51% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 11 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend The Meadows Primary School?
51% of the 67 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend The Meadows Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is The Meadows Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 37 families put The Meadows Primary School as their first choice for 39 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 37 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 151709.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.