Pens Meadow School

A good community special school school in Dudley. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Pens Meadow School.

Stourbridge, DY85ST Ofsted: Good Age 3-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

75

/ 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
26 November 2019
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Ridge Hill Site
Buckpool Way
Stourbridge, DY85ST

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
103883
Type
Community special school
Phase
Special
Address
Ridge Hill Site, Buckpool Way, Stourbridge, DY8 5ST
Age range
3-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
116 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
110
Free School Meals
43.2% (48 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
100.0% (110 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
86.8%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
46.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
3 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
6
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
110 pupils
3-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Integrity Respect Commitment Working collaboratively

Head Teacher's Message

A welcome message from Headteacher Marie Hunter describing Pens Meadow as a community, her 30+ years in special schools, and a commitment to innovative practice, partnership with families and achieving the best outcomes for pupils.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

After School Club (ASAC)

Sports

Swimming

Facilities

TEACCH area Nurture room Sensory room Splash pool Outdoor learning spaces Sports hall Catering/kitchen facilities Horticulture/Forest School Minibuses

Curriculum Highlights

Early Development Pathway Holistic Curriculum Semi-formal Curriculum Post 16 Curriculum Enrichment Functional Learning Gatsby Benchmarks Preparation for Adulthood

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

SEND Provision

Pens Meadow School has a Family Outreach Team that provides induction into Pens Meadow, Team Around the Child, Family Learning, housing support, DLA, PIP and Blue Badge applications, transition support, attendance support, behaviour support, home visits and home/school liaison, and acts as a point of information sharing and referral to other services.

Admissions Criteria

Pens Meadow School provides education for pupils with severe learning difficulties or profound and multiple learning difficulties; pupils may have autism; all pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan; placement is arranged by the Dudley SEN Team.

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