The Meadows School
| Type | Special School / Community special school |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | The Meadows School Dudley Road East Sandwell Oldbury West Midlands B69 3BU |
| Phone | 01215697080 |
| Reference Number | 132231 |
The Meadows School is performing well overall, meeting the expected standards for a special school that caters to pupils with profound, severe, and moderate learning difficulties, including complex medical needs and physical disabilities. The school's strengthening leadership has created a caring environment where pupils feel safe and valued. There are clear systems in place for monitoring attendance and behaviour, enabling pupils to develop confidence and independence while achieving their personal and academic goals.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 223 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 73.54%
Girls: 26.46% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 54.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 35.9% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 26 | 5 | 31 |
| 8 | 19 | 9 | 28 |
| 9 | 25 | 6 | 31 |
| 10 | 22 | 12 | 34 |
| 11 | 18 | 6 | 24 |
| 12 | 22 | 8 | 30 |
| 13 | 16 | 7 | 23 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 36.8% |
| Pakistani | 15.7% |
| Indian | 13% |
| African | 5.4% |
| Caribbean | 4.9% |
| White, Other | 2.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.7% |
| White & Asian | 2.7% |
| Asian, Other | 2.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Expected standard |
| > Leadership & Governance | Expected standard |
| > Personal Development & Wellbeing | Expected standard |
| > Achievement | Expected standard |
| > Attendance & Behaviour | Expected standard |
| > Curriculum & Teaching | Expected standard |
| > Inclusion | Expected standard |
| > Post-16 Provision | Expected standard |
| Last Report Date | 03 Feb 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 03 Feb 2026 | School inspection |
| 12 Jul 2023 | School inspection |
| 19 Sep 2017 | Short inspection |
| 06 Jun 2013 | Full inspection |
| 25 Nov 2009 | Full inspection |
| 03 Dec 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 25 Sep 2006 | Full inspection |
| 24 Mar 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong focus on pupil communication and independence.
- Effective safeguarding practices ensuring pupil safety.
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils.
- Pupils engage well with a broad and ambitious curriculum.
- Leaders are committed to staff development and wellbeing.
Destinations after GCSE's
| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
| Unknown |
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