Meadowside Academy
Halfpenny Lane, Knaresborough, HG5 0SLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Meadowside Academy is a primary school in Knaresborough for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 376 schools in North Yorkshire. It ranks 2nd of 7 primary schools in Knaresborough. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 18 June 2024, report published 21 July 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 June 2024
Meadowside Academy welcomes pupils with care and compassion. Pupils understand and accept others' differences. Staff are extremely supportive and have high expectations of pupils' behaviour and achievement. Children in the Reception Year make a strong start to their education in an exciting, well-planned and nurturing environment. Staff, pupils and parents are proud to be part of the school community. They work together to make it a great place to learn. There are excellent relationships between pupils and staff. Because of this, pupils are happy and know that staff will always help them do their best. School values, such as resilience and resourcefulness, are well understood by pupils and modelled by adults. The school encourages pupils of all ages to work hard, be kind and respect others. Opportunities for pupils to learn about different faiths, cultures and beliefs help to create a kind and caring atmosphere at the school. The school is aware of pupils' different talents and interests. Staff plan enrichment activities and opportunities for discussion within the curriculum, for example trips to local museums, visiting speakers from charities or time in the forest school. All these activities develop pupils' understanding and appreciation of the world around them. These opportunities are highly regarded by pupils and parents.
What the school should improve
- The school's curriculum has recently undergone several changes, particularly in the foundation subjects. Assessment in these subjects does not ensure that gaps in pupils' knowledge are consistently identified and addressed. This means that some pupils are not learning the intended curriculum as well as they might. The school should ensure that assessment is used effectively to identify and address what pupils need to know and remember.
- The support for pupils with significant additional needs lacks precision. This means that pupils' ability to regulate their behaviour or learn the intended curriculum is not as strong as it could be. The school should ensure that the provision is precisely tailored to meet the wide range of pupils' needs and that all staff have the specific training they require to support pupils with SEND.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
31 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
206 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Meadowside Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Aspin Park Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| Goldsborough Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Starbeck Primary Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 31% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ELEVATE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Simon Crawford
- Phone
- 01423866207
- Address
- Halfpenny Lane, Knaresborough, HG5 0SL
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- URN
- 144168
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.