School guide

PrimaryMixed4–11

Meadowbank Primary School

4 Meadowbank Lane, Sale, M33 3JL, M33 3JL

Meadowbank Primary School campus

Latest Ofsted

Outstanding

What to know

Draft preview

Meadowbank suits families who want their child's early years shaped by curiosity and the outdoors as much as by results. The forest school runs every week for every year group, not as an occasional treat, and it clearly feeds into a calm, confident culture around the school. Academically the school is quietly excellent — phonics outcomes are consistently above the national average — but it never feels exam-focused. Parental engagement is genuinely high, with a library bus and regular open mornings that make the school feel like an extension of the community rather than a closed institution.

The essentials

Facts that help you decide

Ofsted rating

Outstanding

Attendance

96%

PAN

60

School size

420 pupils

Age range

4–11

Sixth form

No

Gender

Mixed

Entry type

Non-selective

Admissions

Can my child get a place?

The rules, recent outcomes and context that matter when judging your chances.

Historical admissions outcome data is not currently available for this school.

PAN

60

Admissions authority

Trafford Council

Appeals

Guidance available

View the admissions policy →

This school admits pupils according to its published oversubscription criteria. Historical allocation data is not currently available.

Parents should use the published admissions policy when applying.

School life

What's it actually like day to day?

The practical details and everyday experience that official performance data can't tell you.

Meadowbank Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4–11. Facilities on site include Forest school, Music suite, All-weather pitch, Library bus. A school uniform is required.

Uniform

A school uniform is required.

Holiday & after-school support

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Visit

Open days

Check the event details below, then use the school's own website for booking information where required.

Thursday 19 September 2024

Open morning

Tour the site, meet staff and current pupils.

Latest

News

This term

Meadowbank's forest school wins regional award

The outdoor learning programme was recognised for its impact on pupil wellbeing.

Common questions

Parent questions

Is there a catchment area?+

Yes — priority is given to children living within the school's defined catchment, then siblings.

Does this school have a sixth form?+

No, pupils move to a Trafford secondary school at age 11.

Your next step

What should you do next?

Take the next step in your decision, whichever feels right for where you are.