The Meadows School

A good academy special converter school in Staffordshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Meadows School.

Leek, ST136EU Ofsted: Good Age 11-19 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
24 September 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
Springfield Road
Leek, ST136EU
Phone
1538225060
Website
themeadows.manorhall.academy/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
143346
Type
Academy special converter
Phase
Special
Address
Springfield Road, Leek, ST13 6EU
Website
https://themeadows.manorhall.academy/
Age range
11-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
MANOR HALL ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
120 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
130
Free School Meals
37.1% (48 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
100.0% (130 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
27.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
7 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
14
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
130 pupils
11-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Creating learning environments where every young person is engaged"

Child-Centred Respect and Relationships Inclusive Innovative

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to The Meadows School. We are a generic special secondary school for students aged 11 to 19. We are co-located with a mainstream High School and aim to meet wide-ranging and specific needs in a caring, friendly atmosphere, helping students to thrive, build self-confidence, independence and succeed into adulthood.

Facilities

Co-located with a mainstream High School, which provides facilities at Meadows School.

Curriculum Highlights

Three pathways leading to three broad outcomes: Learning for Life, Learning for Independence, Learning for Employment Pathways include ASDAN accreditations (e.g., New Horizons, Transition Challenge) and progression through Entry Level, GCSE and Functional Skills where appropriate KS3/4/5 curriculum for complex, severe and moderate needs with multi-sensory approaches, specialist teaching and enrichment activities (music therapy, Outdoor pursuits, sound-bath therapy) Sixth Form offers highly personalised curriculum with ASDAN Personal Progress, Functional Skills and GCSE options; many students attend partner colleges for day placements A thematic English approach with cross-curricular links and ASDAN evidence Broad use of communication methods (PECS, PODD, AAC, Makaton) and targeted communication support (SULP) Duke of Edinburgh Award participation; Outdoor / Outdoor Education and health & wellbeing focus Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC) and Outdoor Education embedded across key stages

SEND Provision

The Meadows School provides education for students with special educational needs and disabilities. It uses a Total Communication approach and supports communication with Makaton, PECs, PODD, AAC and other strategies. It offers ELSA and Nurture interventions and SULP (Social Use of Language Programme). It works to provide access to ASDAN accreditations, and supports students in developing independence and life skills through partnerships and holistic approaches.

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