Business Details
Empowering Young Minds Through Excellence in Education
Meadow Primary School provides a high-quality educational environment where children are encouraged to learn and grow. Our dedicated staff and pupils work together to create a happy, safe, and stimulating learning environment in partnership with parents, governors, and the local community. We are part of the Bourne Education Trust, collaborating with primary and secondary schools to ensure a seamless educational journey. Our core purpose is to develop confident, resourceful, and respectful individuals ready for secondary school and beyond. We challenge everyone to perform at their best while nurturing happy, successful, and intellectually curious children with strong moral and cultural values.Our curriculum is designed to meet children's needs through Discovery Days and learning sequences that build skills and knowledge. We promote active learning, encourage independent thinking, and offer a broad curriculum with PE and the arts playing a pivotal role. Our extensive grounds and swimming pool are integral to our educational offerings. We maintain open communication with families and provide comprehensive support for pupils' academic and personal development.
Services
Primary Education
Nursery Provision
Swimming Lessons
After School Clubs
Special Educational Needs Support
Highlights and features
- We offer a comprehensive curriculum with specialist facilities including a swimming pool
- Our staff maintain high academic standards with 98% attendance expectations
- We provide extensive outdoor learning environments and Discovery Day programmes
- Our school fosters strong partnerships with parents and the local community
- We ensure smooth transitions to secondary education through established partnerships
What people say
Fantastic teacher
Excellent dealings with bullying
Lovely teachers
Amazing school
Progressive learning
Services
Primary Education
Our primary education programme delivers the National Curriculum through engaging, skills-focused learning sequences. Children aged 5-11 develop core academic abilities in English, mathematics, and science while exploring creative subjects. Our three-form entry structure ensures personalised attention within a comprehensive educational framework.
Nursery Provision
Our nursery offers early education for children aged 2-5, following the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. Through structured play and specialist facilities, we develop communication, physical skills, and emotional readiness for school in a nurturing environment that opened in 2022.
Swimming Lessons
We provide regular swimming instruction using our on-site pool, with 50% of curriculum time allocated to aquatic education. This essential life skill programme builds water confidence and safety awareness for all primary age children.
After School Clubs
Our extracurricular programme includes sports, arts, and academic clubs that extend learning beyond the classroom. These activities promote personal development, teamwork, and special interests while supporting working families' schedules.
SEND Support
We offer tailored support for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities through our Home School Agreement and individualised programmes. Our inclusive approach ensures all pupils achieve their full potential with appropriate resources and expertise.
People
Laura Benardout
Headteacher
Laura Benardout leads Meadow Primary School with a commitment to educational excellence. She oversees curriculum development and school operations, ensuring high standards across all year groups and special educational provision.
Cath Smith
Admissions Officer
Mrs Cath Smith manages admissions and general enquiries at Meadow Primary School. She provides essential administrative support and serves as a key contact point for prospective families.
Questions
What age groups does Meadow Primary School cater for?
We provide education for children aged 2-11, including nursery provision and primary education from Reception through Year 6.
How does Meadow support special educational needs?
Our SEND provision offers tailored support through individualised programmes and our Home School Agreement, ensuring all children achieve their full potential.
What facilities does the school offer?
We have extensive grounds, a swimming pool used 50% of the year, specialist learning spaces, and outdoor learning environments across our three-form entry school.
How does Meadow prepare children for secondary school?
We maintain strong partnerships with secondary schools and focus on developing confident, resourceful individuals ready for the next educational stage through structured transition programmes.
What are the school's attendance expectations?
We expect 98% attendance, with registration at 8:45am daily. Regular attendance is crucial for academic success and social development in our learning community.
How can parents get involved with the school?
Parents participate through our active PTFA, volunteer opportunities, and regular communication channels including newsletters and parent-teacher meetings.
