The short version
At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (112% full)
- 64% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 112
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 63.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wirral
- Head
- Miss Paula Wareing (Acting Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
February 2024 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2022 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2018 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
February 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Pool Lane, Woodchurch, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 5LA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWoodchurch CofE Primary School
Primary · Very close
Gilbrook School
Special school · 461m away
Ganneys Meadow Nursery School and Family Centre
Nursery · 580m away
Fender Primary School
Primary · 580m away
Woodchurch High School Engineering College
Secondary · 922m away
Woodchurch High School
Secondary · 922m away
Foxfield School
Special school · 948m away
St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Meadowside School's Ofsted rating?
Meadowside School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Meadowside School?
Meadowside School currently has 112 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Meadowside School take?
Meadowside School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is Meadowside School?
Meadowside School is in Wirral, CH49 5LA, in the Wirral local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Meadowside School have a sixth form?
Yes, Meadowside School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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