The Meadows School
| Type | Special School / Academy special converter |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Springfield Road Leek Staffordshire ST13 6EU |
| Phone | 01538225060 |
| Reference Number | 143346 |
The Meadows School, which has not been inspected before, is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating in all inspected areas. The school provides a supportive and enjoyable environment for pupils, who report feeling happy and safe. Strong relationships between staff and students contribute to a positive school atmosphere, characterized by good behavior and rare incidents of bullying. Notably, the school excels in providing a broad range of extracurricular activities and effective support for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), ensuring that they are well-prepared for future education and training.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 129 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 65.12%
Girls: 34.88% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 42.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.4% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 9 | 6 | 15 |
| 8 | 11 | 6 | 17 |
| 9 | 11 | 5 | 16 |
| 10 | 17 | 9 | 26 |
| 11 | 15 | 3 | 18 |
| 12 | 12 | 5 | 17 |
| 13 | 5 | 4 | 9 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.9% |
| White, Other | 2.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.6% |
| African | 0.8% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 24 Sep 2019 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 18 Mar 2025 | School inspection |
| 24 Sep 2019 | School inspection: |
| 06 Oct 2016 | Academy conversion letter |
| 28 Jan 2014 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as The Meadows School | |
| 28 Jan 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Jun 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Jun 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Apr 2010 | Monitoring visit |
| 28 Apr 2010 | Monitoring visit |
| 21 May 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 21 May 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Feb 2005 | Full inspection |
| 21 Feb 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils
- Wide range of extracurricular activities
- Effective support for SEND students
- High levels of pupil happiness and engagement
- Well-prepared sixth form students for post-16 education
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils struggle to understand the meaning of 'bullying'
- Inconsistent assessment practices across subjects
- Some interventions need rigorous evaluation for better outcomes
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 |
| Name | Distance |
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Springfield School
Springfield Road, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 6LQ |
0.14 miles |
|
Leek First School
East Street, Leek First School, Select, Staffordshire, ST13 6LF |
0.19 miles |
|
Beresford Memorial CofE First School
Novi Lane, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 6NR |
0.33 miles |
|
Churnet View Middle School
Churnet View, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 6PU |
0.59 miles |
|
All Saints CofE First School
Cheadle Road, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 5QY |
0.8 miles |
|
St Mary's Catholic Academy
Cruso Street, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8BW |
0.9 miles |
|
Westwood First School
Westwood Road, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8DL |
1.28 miles |
|
St Edward's Church of England Academy
Westwood Road, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8DN |
1.36 miles |
|
Woodcroft Academy
Wallbridge Drive, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8JG |
1.49 miles |
|
Blackshaw Moor CofE First School
Buxton Road, Blackshaw Moor, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8TW |
2.27 miles |
|
St Edward's CofE Academy Cheddleton
Hollow Lane, Cheddleton, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 7HP |
3.13 miles |
|
Horton Lodge Community Special School
Rudyard, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8RB |
3.15 miles |
|
Horton St Michael's CofE First School
Horton, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8RU |
3.42 miles |
|
Cicely Haughton School
Westwood Manor, Mill Lane, Wetley Rocks, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST9 0BX |
4.47 miles |
|
St Leonard's Church of England First School
Brookfields Road, Ipstones, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 2LY |
4.56 miles |
|
Endon Hall Primary School
Hillside Avenue, Endon, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST9 9HH |
4.59 miles |
|
St Luke's CofE Academy Endon
Leek Road, Endon, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST9 9EB |
4.86 miles |
|
Rushton CofE First School
Sugar Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 0SG |
4.93 miles |
|
St John's CofE Primary School
Mill Lane, Wetley Rocks, St. John's Cec Primary School, Wetley Rocks, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST9 0BN |
4.95 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Leek High School
Springfield Road, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 6EU |
0 miles |
|
Westwood College
Westwood Park, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8NP |
1.78 miles |
|
Hopedale School
Hopedale House, Off West Drive, Cheddleton, Staffordshire, ST13 7ED |
2.63 miles |
|
Evergreen
Greenhills Farm, Ipstones Edge, Ipstones, Staffordshire, ST10 2LP |
4.33 miles |
|
Parkgate Farm
Ipstones Edge, Ipstones, Stoke-On-Trent, ST10 2LR |
4.8 miles |