How many pupils does Meadowside Academy have?

Meadowside Academy has 205 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Meadowside Academy's Ofsted rating?

Meadowside Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 June 2024).

How does Meadowside Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

68% of pupils at Meadowside Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Meadowside Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Meadowside Academy is part of ELEVATE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Meadowside Academy?

Meadowside Academy is located at Halfpenny Lane, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 0SL.

Meadowside Academy

Halfpenny Lane, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 0SL

Good

Inspected 18 June 2024

Good

Ofsted

68%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

205

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Meadowside Academy

Meadowside Academy is an academy converter in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 205 pupils on roll. It is part of ELEVATE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 June 2024) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 29.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: North Yorkshire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 205 / 210 (98%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 18 June 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

29.1%

Free school meals

6.8%

EAL

4.4%

SEN support

21.5%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

68%

Expected standard (RWM)

19%

Higher standard (RWM)

107

Avg reading score

106

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.8%

Overall absence

15.7%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

9.66

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.6 vs 2023/24

21.2

Pupils per teacher

↓ -2.2 vs 2023/24

7.91

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -2.0 vs 2023/24

£44,553

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 15% on leadership pay

↓ −£41 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,127

Spend per pupil

£6,873

Income per pupil

44%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Halfpenny Lane, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 0SL
Phone: 01423866207
Headteacher: Simon Crawford
Website: http://www.meadowsideacademy.org

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Meadowside Academy?: Meadowside Academy is an academy converter in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Meadowside Academy have?: Meadowside Academy has 205 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Meadowside Academy's Ofsted rating?: Meadowside Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 June 2024).
How does Meadowside Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 68% of pupils at Meadowside Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Meadowside Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Meadowside Academy is part of ELEVATE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Meadowside Academy?: Meadowside Academy is located at Halfpenny Lane, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 0SL.

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