Halfpenny Lane, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire HG5 0SL
10 simple reasons to choose Meadowside Academy
State primary school (academy converter) in Knaresborough.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Meadowside Academy
Schoolsmith Score®; 69.
One of the best state primary schools in Knaresborough and one of the 5 best independent or state primaries within 5 miles. One of the 20 most oversubscribed state primaries for first preference admissions in the North Yorkshire LEA.
On average, 29.8 pupils per class and 25.6 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Above average attainment in Year 6 SATS exams over the last 4 years.
The school's curriculum is subject based, and foundation subjects are organised by half-termly 'Big Ideas'. Enquiry skills are developed within the subjects and with some cross-curricular projects. Residential trips for the senior pupils. All pupils participate in the Forest Schools programme.
In the top 34% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There is a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2012.
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Independent Prep Schools
Highfield Prep School (4.8 miles); Brackenfield School (5.3 miles); Ashville College Prep School & Pre-Prep (5.4 miles).
State Primary Schools
Goldsborough Church of England Primary School (2.2 miles); Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School (4.2 miles); Staveley Community Primary School (4.6 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Harrogate Ladies' College (4.8 miles); Ashville College (5.4 miles); Queen Ethelburga's College (8.6 miles).
State Senior Schools
St John Fisher Catholic High School (3.7 miles); St Aidan's Church of England High School (3.8 miles); Harrogate Grammar School (4.7 miles).