Primary Results
Performance measures for pupils at the end of Year 6 (Key Stage 2)
No primary results available for this year.
The Meadows School
LA MaintainedPrimarySixth Form
The Meadows School
Ages11 – 19
262 pupils
Requires Improvement· Sept 2023
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Details
Type
Community Special School
Local Authority
Sandwell
Head Teacher
Mr James Horspool
Gender
Mixed
Admissions
Non-selective
Religious Character
Does not apply
Opened
September 2000
Website
www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk
Reference Number
132231
Additional Provisions
Sixth Form
Special Educational Needs Support
Specific Learning DifficultyVisual ImpairmentHearing ImpairmentSpeech, Language & CommunicationAutistic Spectrum DisorderSocial, Emotional & Mental HealthMulti-Sensory ImpairmentPhysical DisabilityModerate Learning DifficultySevere Learning DifficultyProfound & Multiple Learning Difficulty
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
Pupils
Summary
Total Pupils223 (104% of capacity)
Age Range11 – 19
GenderMixed
Boys / Girls74% / 26%
Free School Meals57.0%
English as Additional Language35.9%
SEN Support0.0%
SEN with EHCP100.0%
Overall Attendance87.9%
Persistent Absence27.9%
Class Sizes
Overall Average0.0
Key Stage 10.0
Key Stage 20.0
Total Pupils
The number of pupils shown in this chart has come from the National School Census; these numbers may not match exactly other pupil data shown on this site, because different sources of data are updated at different times within the academic year.
Cohort Sizes
Year 731
Year 828
Year 931
Year 1034
Year 1124
Year 1230
Year 1323
Pupil Ethnicities
White British36.8%
Pakistani15.7%
Indian13.0%
African5.4%
Caribbean4.9%
Bangladeshi4.5%
Other3.1%
White Other2.7%
White & Black Caribbean2.7%
White & Asian2.7%
Asian Other2.7%
Mixed Other2.2%
White & Black African1.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.9%
Black Other0.9%
Unclassified0.4%
About This Data
- •Data sourced from the National School Census for 2024/25, collected each January.
- •This is not live data. For current availability of places, contact the school or local authority directly.
- •Capacity refers to the maximum number of pupils a school can accommodate. Schools may operate above or below capacity, and spare places may only be available in certain year groups.
- •Persistent absence means a pupil missed 10% or more of their possible sessions during the academic year. Absence rates during 2020–2022 were significantly higher due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Inspections
Ofsted Inspections
7 inspections on record
Current Rating
Requires Improvement· Sept 2023
- 2023Requires Improvement
Category Judgements
Category Judgement Quality of education Requires Improvement Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Requires Improvement Leadership and management Good AI-Generated Insights
SEND2- Staff understand barriers and provide support.
- Effective communication tools are used.
Curriculum2- Intent not always clear or well sequenced.
- Implementation not always clear or aligned with intent.
Leadership2- Acting headteacher brings drive and tenacity.
- Leaders are committed to quick improvements.
Safeguarding2- Arrangements are effective and robust.
- Training frequency has increased.
Pupil Progress11- Assessments not always accurate due to unclear curriculum.
- Phonics approach is successful for some pupils.
Teaching Quality11- Staff support pupils in different ways.
- Lessons sometimes lack clear curriculum focus.
Personal Development2- Some pupils miss out on community experiences.
- Students lack opportunities to explore options.
Behaviour & Attendance2- Calm and caring environment with low disruption.
- Attendance is high and improving.
Insights are generated by AI from the inspection report and may not be fully accurate.
- 2017
- 2013Good
- 2009
- 2006
- 2003
About This Data
- •Inspection data is sourced from Ofsted, the official schools inspectorate for England.
- •Ratings may have changed since the last inspection. Always check the latest report for current information.
- •Some inspections (monitoring visits, academy conversions) do not result in a graded judgement.
GCSE Results
No GCSE results available for this year.
About This Data
- •Schools are ranked by their Attainment 8 score, which shows overall exam results. This data comes from the Department for Education performance tables.
- •Exam results and progress scores tell you different things. Imagine two children climbing a mountain: one starts at the bottom and climbs halfway up, while another starts a third of the way up and climbs another third. The second child climbed less distance but finished higher up. Exam results show where pupils finished (like height on the mountain), while progress scores show how far they've come since primary school (like distance climbed). Progress scores help you understand how much a school has helped pupils improve, regardless of where they started.
Workforce
Staff numbers and pupil-to-teacher ratios
Pupils per Teacher or Teaching Assistant
Shows how many children each teacher looks after on average. The lower line includes teaching assistants, giving you a better picture of the adult support available in classrooms.
Total Pupils
The number of children enrolled at this school over time. These figures come from financial records and may differ slightly from other pupil numbers on this site due to when data was collected.
Total Number of Teachers
The total teaching capacity at this school, including classroom teachers and senior staff who also teach. Part-time teachers are counted based on their working hours.
Teaching Assistants
Support staff who work directly with children in classrooms. This includes regular TAs, higher-level TAs with more responsibilities, and specialist support for children with additional needs.
Teachers with Qualified Teacher Status (%)
The percentage of teachers who have completed official teacher training in England. A higher percentage typically indicates a more experienced and formally trained teaching team.
Senior Leadership
The school's leadership team, including the headteacher, deputy heads and assistant heads. These staff manage the school and often still spend time in classrooms.
Non-classroom Support Staff and Auxiliary Staff
Office and admin staff who keep the school running smoothly, plus auxiliary staff like catering teams and site maintenance who look after the building and meals.
Total Headcount and Workforce
Two ways of counting staff: headcount shows total people employed (including part-timers), while workforce counts the equivalent number of full-time positions.
About This Data
- •Data sourced from the DfE School Workforce Census. Numbers may not match exactly other data shown on this site due to different collection timings within the academic year.
- •FTE = Full-time equivalent, representing the total working hours divided by standard full-time hours. Headcount = total number of individuals employed.
- •Senior leadership includes headteachers, deputy headteachers and assistant headteachers.
- •Teachers with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) have completed accredited initial teacher training in England.
Finances
2023/24
Income per Pupil (£)
In 2023/24 the revenue reserve was £687,926 or £3,200 p/pupil. Schools maintain reserves for unexpected costs, but these funds are ultimately meant to benefit pupils.
Expenditure per Pupil (£)
In 2023/24 the in-year balance was £61,558 or £286 p/pupil. A positive balance means the school had money left over, which goes into reserves for future use.
About This Data
- •Financial data comes from the DfE School Financial Benchmarking service. Schools report their income and spending each year.
- •Revenue reserve is the money a school has saved up over time. Schools keep reserves to cover unexpected costs, though funds are meant to benefit current pupils.
- •In-year balance shows whether a school spent more or less than it received in a single year. A positive balance means the school had money left over; a negative balance means it dipped into savings.
Contact Information
Address
The Meadows School, Dudley Road EastSandwell
Oldbury
West Midlands
B69 3BU
Phone
01215697080Website
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