The short version
At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (109% full)
- 49% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation special school
- Ages
- 4–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 400
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 48.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Ms Angela Howe (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
April 2024 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Short inspection
March 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Location
Swanstree Avenue, Meadowfield School, Swanstree Avenue, SITTINGBOURNE, Kent, ME10 4NL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSittingbourne Community College
Secondary · Very close
The Sittingbourne School
Secondary · Very close
St Thoma's School
Special school · Very close
Bapchild and Tonge Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 751m away
South Avenue Primary School
Primary · 846m away
VTC Independent School
Independent · 952m away
Sunny Bank Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Highsted Grammar School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Meadowfield School's Ofsted rating?
Meadowfield School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Meadowfield School?
Meadowfield School currently has 400 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Meadowfield School take?
Meadowfield School caters for pupils aged 4 to 19.
Where is Meadowfield School?
Meadowfield School is in SITTINGBOURNE, ME10 4NL, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Meadowfield School have a sixth form?
Yes, Meadowfield School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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