What is Meadowside Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Meadowside Primary School was judged Good at its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 22/03/2022. (Ofsted stopped giving state schools a single overall grade in September 2024.)

Is Meadowside Primary School a primary or secondary school?

Meadowside Primary School is a primary school in Kettering, for ages 4–11.

Where is Meadowside Primary School?

Meadowside Primary School is in Kettering, NN15 5QY (North Northamptonshire local authority).

How many pupils attend Meadowside Primary School?

Meadowside Primary School has around 445 pupils on roll.

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Meadowside Primary School

Goodgraded 22/03/2022Ages 4–11445 pupils

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Kettering, NN15 5QY

North Northamptonshire

Meadowside Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Kettering, within the North Northamptonshire local authority. The school has around 445 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 22/03/2022, Meadowside Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Kettering can view Meadowside Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Kettering (NN15 5QY), Meadowside Primary School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted & inspectionGood

Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements

Quality of educationGood

Behaviour & attitudesGood

Personal developmentGood

Leadership & managementGood

Last inspected 22/03/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →

Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 0 watch

Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Quality of education

Behaviour & attitudes

Personal development

Leadership & management

Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.

Primary results — Key Stage 2-17%

Expected standard (RWM)-17%

England avg -22%

Higher standard (RWM)-10%

England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24

Pupil intake15.6%

Free school meals15.6%

England avg 24.0%

English not first language16.6%

England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Attendance & staffing95.2%

Attendance95.2%

England avg 94.5%

Pupils per teacher23.4

England avg 20.9

Persistent absence

Teachers with QTS

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Nearby schools in Kettering

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St. Marys CofE Primary SchoolGood · 0.3 mi Isham Church of England Primary School0.7 mi Barton Seagrave Primary SchoolGood · 1.3 mi The Latimer Arts CollegeGood · 1.3 mi Creating Tomorrow College0.9 mi Hayfield Cross CofE SchoolGood · 1.5 mi

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