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Meadow Park Academy

Norcot Road, Reading, Reading, RG30 6BS

Good

Inspected 7 November 2023

Good
Ofsted
47%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
4–11
Ages
326
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy sponsor led
Type

About Meadow Park Academy

Meadow Park Academy is an academy sponsor led in Reading, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 326 pupils on roll. It is part of ANTHEM SCHOOLS TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 November 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 47% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 37.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 34% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Reading →
School Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 4–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
326 / 420 (78%)
Religious Character
None
Last Ofsted Inspection
7 November 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

37.2%
Free school meals
34%
EAL
3.4%
SEN support
16.6%
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)

47%
Expected standard (RWM)
0%
Higher standard (RWM)
102
Avg reading score
100
Avg maths score

Attendance

7.2%
Overall absence
25.5%
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.

16.9
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -1.5 vs 2023/24
20.5
Pupils per teacher
↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24
12.24
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -1.2 vs 2023/24
£41,685
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 18% on leadership pay
↓ −£800 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
3
Leadership (FTE)
↓ -1.8 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.

£6,629
Spend per pupil
£7,635
Income per pupil
51%
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
Norcot Road, Reading, Reading, RG30 6BS
Phone
01189375562
Headteacher
Kirsty Holehouse

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Meadow Park Academy?
Meadow Park Academy is an academy sponsor led in Reading, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Meadow Park Academy have?
Meadow Park Academy has 326 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Meadow Park Academy's Ofsted rating?
Meadow Park Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 November 2023).
How does Meadow Park Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
47% of pupils at Meadow Park Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Meadow Park Academy part of an academy trust?
Yes — Meadow Park Academy is part of ANTHEM SCHOOLS TRUST.
Where is Meadow Park Academy?
Meadow Park Academy is located at Norcot Road, Reading, Reading, RG30 6BS.

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