The Meadows Primary School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary
PUPILS
277
AGES
5 - 11
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Community school
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This pupil heat map shows where pupils currently attending the school live.
The concentration of pupils shows likelihood of admission based on distance criteria

Source: All attending pupils National School Census Data, ONS
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This School Guide heat map has been plotted using official pupil data taken from the last School Census collected by the Department for Education. It is a visualisation of where pupils lived at the time of the annual School Census.

Our heat maps use groups of postcodes, not individual postcodes, and have naturally soft edges. All pupils are included in the mapping (i.e. children with siblings already at the school, high priority pupils and selective and/or religious admissions) but we may have removed statistical ‘outliers’ with more remote postcodes that do not reflect majority admissions.

For some schools, the heat map may be a useful indicator of the catchment area but our heat maps are not the same as catchment area maps. Catchment area maps, published by the school or local authority, are based on geographical admissions criteria and show actual cut-off distances and pre-defined catchment areas for a single admission year.

This information is provided as a guide only. The criteria in which schools use to allocate places in the event that they are oversubscribed can and do vary between schools and over time. These criteria can include distance from the school and sometimes specific catchment areas but can also include, amongst others, priority for siblings, children of a particular faith or specific feeder schools. Living in an area where children have previously attended a school does not guarantee admission to the school in future years. Always check with the school’s own admission authority for the current admission arrangements.

3 steps to help parents gather catchment information for a school:

  1. Look at our school catchment area guide for more information on heat maps. They give a useful indicator of the general areas that admit pupils to the school. This visualisation is based on all attending pupils present at the time of the annual School Census.
  2. Use the link to the Local Authority Contact (above) to find catchment area information based on a single admission year. This is very important if you are considering applying to a school.
  3. On each school page, use the link to visit the school website and find information on individual school admissions criteria. Geographical criteria are only applied after pupils have been admitted on higher priority criteria such as Looked After Children, SEN, siblings, etc.

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(15/11/2022)
Full Report - All Reports
69%
NATIONAL AVG. 60%
% pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and mathematics



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Progress Compared With All Other Schools

UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Average (About 67% of schools in England) Above Average (About 6% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 9% of schools in England) UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 10% of schools in England) Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Average (About 67% of schools in England) Above Average (About 6% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 8% of schools in England) UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 10% of schools in England) Below Average (About 11% of schools in England) Average (About 59% of schools in England) Above Average (About 11% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 9% of schools in England)
Harlech Road
Oswestry
SY11 2EA
01691656080

School Description

The leadership team has maintained the good quality of education in the school since the last inspection. You provide strong leadership and a clear direction for school improvement. As a result, pupils continue to make good progress in their learning. You set high expectations for staff and have devised clear structures to secure consistently strong practice. You have established a culture where every person is valued and respected. Consequently, staff and pupils are proud to be a part of the school. Governors provide support and challenge and have played a crucial role in maintaining the school’s overall effectiveness. You and your leaders have addressed the areas identified for improvement from the previous inspection. Leaders hold well-organised and focused meetings to discuss pupils’ progress. Leaders and teachers set targets for pupils and monitor rates of progress carefully. This has resulted in improved outcomes for groups of pupils. Pupils’ achievement in writing has improved because teachers provide clear guidance to pupils. This guidance enables pupils to construct accurate sentences appropriate to their age. Leaders effectively hold teachers to account and carefully monitor the impact that teaching is having on learning. Leaders are excellent role models and support teachers to improve their practice. This clear focus on high-quality teaching is having a positive impact on pupils’ achievement in all year groups. However, leaders recognise that the development of pupils’ understanding of what they are reading and their ability to reason in mathematics are areas for further development. Pupils’ behaviour and positive attitudes to learning are a strength of the school. The pupils I spoke to during the inspection showed great respect and are proud of their school. The emphasis placed on school values has had a direct impact on the courtesy demonstrated by all members of the school community. The parents that I spoke to, and those who responded to Ofsted’s survey, say that they find staff approachable. Parents are particularly pleased with how well staff keep them updated about their child’s progress and school life. The newly revised school website and weekly newsletters provide timely information which parents appreciate. Parents comment that the home-link books work well and that their children are happy at school. Parents value the range of after-school clubs which even include indoor curling. Governors have a good understanding of the progress pupils are making. Some governors have specific responsibility for supporting the development of key areas of the curriculum, such as reading. Their joint work with leaders is helping improve outcomes. Some governors are directly involved in strategies that have helped to improve attainment in reading. This has included reading with pupils to develop their fluency. Safeguarding is effective. Leaders ensure that all safeguarding arrangements comply with statutory guidance. You monitor safeguarding records effectively. Pre-recruitment checks on the suitability of all staff are carried out and reviewed regularly. All staff are appropriately trained. A high proportion of staff are regularly trained to ensure that there is a strong degree of expertise in paediatric first aid and other aspects of child protection. Leaders rigorously monitor safeguarding referrals to the local authority. The school works closely with other agencies and employs a learning mentor to ensure that appropriate support is put in place. Pupils feel happy and safe in school. The school teaches pupils how to stay safe in and out of school, including online. Inspection findings The school has worked tirelessly with groups of parents and pupils to encourage more regular attendance. The creation of a breakfast club and ‘Early Bird’ club has helped to raise attendance. The school has worked with external agencies to provide additional support. Consequently, attendance for vulnerable groups of pupils has now risen above 90%.

The Meadows Primary School Parent Reviews



unlock % Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>74, "agree"=>21, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 43 responses up to 16-11-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>77, "agree"=>19, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 43 responses up to 16-11-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>70, "agree"=>23, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 43 responses up to 16-11-2022
My Child Has Not Been Bullied Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>84, "strongly_agree"=>5, "agree"=>2, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 43 responses up to 16-11-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>44, "agree"=>49, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 43 responses up to 16-11-2022
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>30, "strongly_agree"=>44, "agree"=>14, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 43 responses up to 16-11-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>33, "agree"=>44, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>22, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 10 responses up to 16-11-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>63, "agree"=>26, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>7} UNLOCK Figures based on 43 responses up to 16-11-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>63, "agree"=>26, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 43 responses up to 16-11-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>42, "agree"=>44, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 43 responses up to 16-11-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>65, "agree"=>30, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 43 responses up to 16-11-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>74, "agree"=>21, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 43 responses up to 16-11-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>60, "agree"=>30, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>5} UNLOCK Figures based on 43 responses up to 16-11-2022
Yes No {"yes"=>93, "no"=>7} UNLOCK Figures based on 43 responses up to 16-11-2022

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