The Meadows Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 6 February 2024

The Meadows is an exceptional school where pupils flourish both in their learning and socially. Staff work together very successfully so that pupils reach their full potential. There is a rich and ambitious curriculum. It ensures that pupils develop detailed knowledge and understanding over time in all subjects. Pupils develop into articulate, confident individuals who are remarkably well prepared for the challenges of the next stage of their education. The school nurtures the talents and interests pupils have. The school ensures that very well-planned visits and clubs meets the needs of pupils. Pupils' behaviour and attitudes towards their learning and each other are excellent. They work hard, they are keen to learn, and they support each other well. Pupils are very well supported to understand and control their emotions. They are encouraged to reflect and learn from their behaviour. The school's motto of 'learning by caring and sharing' is lived and breathed. This is a school very much at the heart of its community. One parent's comment was typical of many when they stated, 'My child has absolutely flourished at The Meadows with a team of teachers who obviously share a bond more akin to a family than simply colleagues.'

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