Meadow High School

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Performance Score

Overall school rating

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome

75.0

/ 100 normalized

Weight: 100.0%

Raw: Good

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Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

Progress 8 score 40.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

Progress 8 score 25.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score 20.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
Continue in education or training 20.0%
Sustained employment 20.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

Continue in education or training 40.0%
Sustained employment 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good

Overall effectiveness: Good
Last inspected: 22 October 2013
Previous grade: Good
Quality of education: 9
Behaviour & attitudes: 9
Personal development: 9
Leadership & management: Good
Safeguarding: 9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS

Address: Royal Lane

Hillingdon

Uxbridge, UB83QU
Phone: 1895443310
Website: meadowhighschool.org

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 102462
Type: Community special school
Phase: Special
Address: Royal Lane, Hillingdon, Uxbridge, UB8 3QU
Website: www.meadowhighschool.org
Age range: 11-19
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Does not apply
School status: Open
Capacity: 312 pupils
Setting: Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form: Yes
Nursery: No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils: 262
Free School Meals: 48.2% (126 pupils)
Special Educational Needs: 100.0% (262 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate: 85.9%; Needs improvement
Persistent Absence: 38.3%; Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size: 14 pupils; Excellent
Pupils per Year Group: 29; Average across all year groups
Total School Size: 262 pupils; 11-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Life beyond Meadow"

Trust and truthfulness Kindness to all Inclusive, welcoming and friendly The Rule of Law Democracy Individual liberty Mutual respect for and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs and for those without faith We treat everybody equally

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Meadow High School. Headteacher Mr. Graham Cunningham highlights Meadow as an 11–19 secondary special school with a values-driven, inclusive ethos. The school runs two pathways to support Life Beyond Meadow, with a new Northwood Road site opening in September 2026, and aims to provide world-class education tailored to each pupils EHCP.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Skittles Club Scouts Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme - Pathway 1 Sixth Form Committee School Council

Facilities

Main Hall cooking room charity shop hairdressing salon bike shed library

Curriculum Highlights

Two distinctive pathways through the school, streaming by cognitive profile (Pathway 1 and Pathway 2) All pupils have an EHCP and are admitted from Year 7 via the London Borough of Hillingdon Curriculum and personal development programme tailored to EHCP and Life Beyond Meadow Facilities opening a new site at Northwood Road from September 2026 Enrichment opportunities including Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme - Pathway 1, Bikeability Training, Residential Trips to Centreparcs and Devon

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

Financial Information

School lunches cost £2.50 per day (£2.65 from January 2025); they should be paid in advance or on the day. If you think you may be entitled to Free School Meals, please visit our Free School Meals page to check eligibility and follow online instructions to apply. We MUST have confirmation you are eligible.