Little Bowden School vs Meadowdale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Little Bowden School
Market Harborough · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
368 students
Meadowdale Primary School
Market Harborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
389 students
| Measure | Little Bowden School Market Harborough, East Midlands | Meadowdale Primary School Market Harborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #584 of 1,516 | #710 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #7369 of 15,697 | #8736 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 368 | 389 |
| Pupils on roll | 368 | 389 |
| Free school meals | 13.9% | 6.7% |
| Capacity filled | 87.6% | 92.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 5% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Market Harborough | Market Harborough |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.littlebowden.leics.sch.uk | www.meadowdaleprimary.uk |
The verdict
- •Little Bowden School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.9 vs 46.7).
- •Little Bowden School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 57%).
- •Meadowdale Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 3%).
- •Meadowdale Primary School is the larger school with 389 students compared with 368.
- •Little Bowden School is a local authority school while Meadowdale Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Little Bowden School better than Meadowdale Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Little Bowden School ranks higher (52.9 vs 46.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Little Bowden School and Meadowdale Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Market Harborough and Market Harborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Little Bowden School: 368. Meadowdale Primary School: 389. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Little Bowden School and Meadowdale Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Little Bowden School is 584th of 1,516 and Meadowdale Primary School is 710th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).