Meadowcroft School

Meadowcroft School has been evaluated as a good performing institution overall, with notable strengths in personal development and sixth-form provision, which are rated as outstanding. The school creates a welcoming environment that supports students in making positive educational starts. It has a broad and ambitious curriculum that allows most pupils to achieve impressive academic and vocational qualifications. The staff are committed to understanding individual pupil needs, tailoring learning effectively to ensure engagement and success. However, some pupils struggle with phonics instruction, and persistent absence remains a significant concern impacting students' overall development.

Strengths

• Welcoming environment that supports positive educational starts.
• Broad and ambitious curriculum leading to impressive qualifications.
• Strong relationships built between pupils and staff.
• Outstanding personal development programs aligned with social and emotional needs.
• Effective small group and one-to-one teaching.
• Excellent sixth-form provision that prepares students for future education or employment.

Areas for Improvement

• Inconsistent teaching of phonics hindering some pupils' progress.
• High levels of persistent absence impacting learning and social development.

In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at Meadowcroft School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 100.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).

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 independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

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What is Meadowcroft School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Meadowcroft School is Good, from an inspection in July 2024.

When was Meadowcroft School last inspected by Ofsted?

Meadowcroft School was last inspected in July 2024.

How many pupils does Meadowcroft School have?

Meadowcroft School has 128 pupils on roll.

What age range does Meadowcroft School cover?

Meadowcroft School for pupils aged 5 to 19.

Where is Meadowcroft School?

Meadowcroft School is at 24 Bar Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4AD.