Meadstead Primary Academy
URN: 139132 • Barnsley S71 4JS
Overview
- Name
- Meadstead Primary Academy
- URN
- 139132
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- LIFT SCHOOLS
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 38.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lee Bell (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01226722153
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Meadstead Drive, Barnsley S71 4JS
Summary
Meadstead Primary Academy is a mixed, sponsor-led academy located in Royston, Barnsley, accommodating up to 210 pupils. The school is dedicated to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. The ethos of the school emphasizes resilience, empathy, and teamwork, encouraging students to develop essential life skills alongside their academic pursuits.
The curriculum at Meadstead is designed to be engaging and creative, allowing children to explore their interests while ensuring they achieve proficiency in core subjects such as reading, writing, and mathematics. The school prioritizes the development of reflective learners and inquisitive thinkers, fostering a love of learning that extends beyond the classroom.
Meadstead Primary Academy places a strong emphasis on community and values, aiming to inspire students to lead remarkable lives. The school encourages positive behaviours and aims to instil a sense of responsibility and respect among its pupils, ensuring they are well-prepared for their future educational journeys.
The curriculum at Meadstead is designed to be engaging and creative, allowing children to explore their interests while ensuring they achieve proficiency in core subjects such as reading, writing, and mathematics. The school prioritizes the development of reflective learners and inquisitive thinkers, fostering a love of learning that extends beyond the classroom.
Meadstead Primary Academy places a strong emphasis on community and values, aiming to inspire students to lead remarkable lives. The school encourages positive behaviours and aims to instil a sense of responsibility and respect among its pupils, ensuring they are well-prepared for their future educational journeys.
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Nearby alternatives
- Mapplewell Primary School (75.5)
- Gawber Primary School (74.4)
- Birkwood Primary School (70.8)
- High View Primary Learning Centre (70.2)
- Hoyland Common Primary School (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Barnsley
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- LIFT SCHOOLS
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 210
- Boys
- 110
- Girls
- 100
- FSM %
- 42.90
- Open date
- 2013-06-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-11-16
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- South Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 210 | 110 | 100 | 210 | 42.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 221 | 117 | 104 | 210 | 41.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 235 | 129 | 106 | 210 | 48.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 235 | 129 | 106 | 210 | 48.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 221 | 120 | 101 | 210 | 49.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 234 | 125 | 109 | 180 | 40.40 |
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