Meadow Bank Community School

A requires improvement academy sponsor led school in Bradford. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Meadow Bank Community School.

Bradford, BD48DX Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for KS2 pupils meeting expected standard, KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Requires Improvement

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
13 March 2023
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Fearnville Drive
Bradford, BD48DX

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
150872
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Fearnville Drive, Bradford, BD4 8DX
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Opened
01-05-2024
Trust/MAT
NORTHERN STAR ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
33.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

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Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Headteacher Chantel Horsbrough; Meadow Bank is a safe place where children are valued and relationships with families and the local community are central; the school aims to provide the very best education and a supportive, inclusive environment.

Curriculum Highlights

Enriching and relevant curriculum Real-world context and field trips to broaden horizons Focus on essential skills and processes across subjects Supports transition to high school and beyond

SEND Provision

Meadow Bank is a fully inclusive mainstream school; some pupils may require individualised support for SEND; SENCO is Miss Higgins.

Admissions Criteria

Meadow Bank Community School can accept pupils from age 3 to 11; nursery is available; Reception starts in September of the year they turn 5; admissions are processed via Bradford Council; policy notes include Admissions Policy 2026-27.

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