Meath School
Meath School is a non-maintained special school in Chertsey for pupils aged 5 to 11. It has 72 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Meath School is Outstanding, from an inspection in July 2023.
Ofsted inspection: July 2023.
| Type | Special School / Non-maintained special school |
| Age Range | 5-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Brox Road Ottershaw Chertsey Surrey KT16 0LF |
| Reference Number | 125478 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 72 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 63.89%
Girls: 36.11% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 15.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 16.7% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | Unknown | 2 |
| 2 | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| 3 | 10 | 5 | 15 |
| 4 | 8 | 2 | 10 |
| 5 | 12 | 7 | 19 |
| 6 | 9 | 5 | 14 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 61.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 12.5% |
| White, Other | 6.9% |
| White & Asian | 5.6% |
| Indian | 4.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.8% |
| Asian, Other | 2.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.4% |
Meath School is performing exceptionally well, achieving an overall grade of outstanding across all key areas of education and personal development. The school's values of 'talk, learn, grow' are effectively implemented, fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment where pupils thrive. With a unique approach that integrates therapy and education, Meath provides a rich, ambitious curriculum tailored to meet individual needs. Pupils are noted for their positive attitudes, resilience, and strong communication skills, receiving praise from parents and staff alike.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 06 Jun 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 06 Jun 2023 | School inspection: |
| 11 Dec 2019 | School inspection |
| 03 Mar 2016 | Short inspection |
| 26 Jan 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Jan 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Mar 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Highly ambitious and rich curriculum tailored to individual needs
- Integration of therapy and education for comprehensive learning
- Exceptional behaviour management strategies promoting self-regulation
- Strong emphasis on developing communication skills using a variety of aids
- Positive and safe environment where pupils enjoy learning
In 2024–25 pupils at Meath School attended 94.8% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 8.1% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 35.3%).
Sessions missed
Pupils persistently absent
| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Authorised absence | 4.9% | 5.4% | 4.4% | 5.1% | 4.5% | 4.7% | 3.5% | 4.3% | 5.0% | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| Unauthorised absence | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Severely absent pupils | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.
In 2024–25, 1.4% of pupils at Meath School were suspended at least once (nationally 5.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.
Pupils suspended at least once
| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspensions per 100 pupils | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5.5 |
| Permanent exclusions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.
In 2025–26 Meath School had 72 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 98.6%).
It says it provides for: specific learning difficulty; moderate learning difficulty; severe learning difficulty; profound and multiple learning difficulty; social, emotional and mental health; speech, language and communication needs; hearing impairment; vision impairment; multi-sensory impairment; physical disability; autistic spectrum disorder.
Pupils by main type of need
| EHC plan | |
|---|---|
| Speech, language and communication needs | 64 |
| Autistic spectrum disorder | 5 |
| Other difficulty or disability | 1 |
| Social, emotional and mental health | 1 |
| Specific learning difficulty | 1 |
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded non-maintained special school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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New Haw Community Junior School
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1.18 miles |
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The Grange Community Infant School
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St Paul's CofE Primary School
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1.28 miles |
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White Lodge Children's Centre
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1.55 miles |
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1.78 miles |
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Darley Dene Primary School
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West Byfleet Infant School
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West Byfleet Junior School
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1.85 miles |
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The Marist Catholic Primary School
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School
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| Name | Distance |
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Jubilee High School
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1.21 miles |
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Salesian School, Chertsey
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Fullbrook School
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1.53 miles |
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The Bishop David Brown School
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1.73 miles |
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Sir William Perkins's School
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1.92 miles |
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Chertsey High School
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2.13 miles |
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2.15 miles |
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Brooklands College
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Heathside School
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Woking High School
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The Park School
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3.08 miles |
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3.75 miles |
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Woking College
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What is Meath School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Meath School is Outstanding, from an inspection in July 2023.
When was Meath School last inspected by Ofsted?
Meath School was last inspected in July 2023.
How many pupils does Meath School have?
Meath School has 72 pupils on roll.
What age range does Meath School cover?
Meath School for pupils aged 5 to 11.
Where is Meath School?
Meath School is at Brox Road, Ottershaw, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 0LF.