Ash Meadow School
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 5-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Jubits Lane St Helens WA9 4RT |
| Reference Number | 148797 |
Ash Meadow School is likely to meet the relevant independent school standards if the proposed material change to increase its pupil capacity is approved. The inspection found that the school has robust safeguarding and health and safety policies in place, reflecting a strong commitment to providing a safe and supportive environment for its pupils, who primarily have special educational needs such as autism and social, emotional, and mental health challenges. The leadership team has demonstrated clear vision and effective systems for compliance that can support the planned expansion.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 32 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 71.88%
Girls: 28.13% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 0% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 100% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 Jul 2025 | Additional inspection |
| 11 Jul 2023 | Standard inspection: |
| 26 Jan 2022 | Pre-registration inspection |
| 20 Oct 2021 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Strong safeguarding policy reflecting statutory guidance
- High expectations for health and safety standards
- Effective supervision of pupils throughout the day
- Well-maintained and appropriately designed accommodation for special educational needs
- Established professional development programs for staff
- Regular reviews and updates of risk assessments
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