The short version
At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (104% full)
- 54% 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
- 223
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 54.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sandwell
- Head
- Mr James Horspool (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
September 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
December 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
The Meadows School, Dudley Road East, Sandwell, Oldbury, West Midlands, B69 3BU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTividale Community Arts College
Secondary · 703m away
Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy
Secondary · 703m away
Rounds Green Primary School
Primary · 936m away
Newtown Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Tividale Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Christ Church Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Grace Mary Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Meadows School's Ofsted rating?
The Meadows School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Meadows School?
The Meadows School currently has 223 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Meadows School take?
The Meadows School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is The Meadows School?
The Meadows School is in Oldbury, B69 3BU, in the Sandwell local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Meadows School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Meadows School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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