Meadowside School

A requires improvement community special school school in Wirral. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Meadowside School.

Wirral, CH495LA Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 11-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

50

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 100.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

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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

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
24 May 2022
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Pool Lane
Woodchurch
Wirral, CH495LA
Phone
1516787711
Website
meadowsideschool.com

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
105133
Type
Community special school
Phase
Special
Address
Pool Lane, Woodchurch, Wirral, CH49 5LA
Website
www.meadowsideschool.com
Age range
11-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
100 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
107
Free School Meals
67.6% (72 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
100.0% (107 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
87.1%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
27.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
6 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
12
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
107 pupils
11-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"The Place to Shine"

Every Child Matters outcomes: Be Safe; Stay Healthy; Enjoy and Achieve; Make a Positive Contribution; Achieve Economic Well-being British Values: Democracy; The rule of law; Individual liberty; Mutual respect; Tolerance

Head Teacher's Message

A warm welcome from Head Teacher Paula Wareing, describing Meadowside as a specialist provider with a strong community presence, high expectations, and a safe, caring environment that supports individual learning.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Swimming Lego Dance Fitness

Facilities

Large hydrotherapy pool Immersive theatre Sensory suite Extensive ICT facilities Autism-friendly bases in each classroom On-site nurse Fully equipped laundry Wet room Changing facilities

Curriculum Highlights

Survival Curriculum underpins all curricular areas, teaching positive characteristics such as dignity, humility, hard work, responsibility and appreciation. Every Child Matters outcomes (Be Safe; Stay Healthy; Enjoy and Achieve; Make a Positive Contribution; Achieve Economic Well-being) Many pupils have bespoke timetables (up to 74% of learners) Pathways across KS3 to KS4 to Post 16: Life Skills & Citizenship; Vocational Skills; Continuing Learning; 14-19 Options; Post 16 Flourish; various cross-phase and ASD-specific groups ASD-designated groups and models (Cross Phase Bespoke Groups, Fusion and Fathom) Makaton Friendly status and Total Communication approach; Signing Singers Careers embedded with Gatsby Benchmarks; Compass used to assess progress; strong links with employers and providers Phonics approach (Read Write Inc) used in Careers lessons and across relevant teaching areas Curriculum enrichment including horse riding, cooking, enterprise, sport, arts; off-site experiences and awards

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast service provided free of charge each morning; after-school clubs run term-time with varying activities; lunch details are provided on the School Meals page.

SEND Provision

Meadowside School is a specialist provider of education for pupils aged 11 to 19 with complex learning difficulties, communication and/or sensory needs, autism, ADHD and varying health conditions.

Admissions Criteria

The Local Authority (Wirral) controls the admissions to Meadowside School. For more information, contact the EHCP Co-ordinator or the Head Teacher at 0151 678 7711 or via [email protected].

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

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