Pens Meadow School
Details
| Age Range | 3-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Community special school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Dudley |
| Address | Ridge Hill Site, Brierley Hill Road, Wordsley, DY8 5ST |
| School Website | www.pens-meadow.dudley.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1384818945 |
| URN | 103883 |
School Census
| Total | 109 |
| Girls/Boys | 37/72 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 33.9%/66.1% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 10.1% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 45 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 26/11/2019 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 26/11/2019 | Good |
| 16/05/2013 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 26/11/2019 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 16/05/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 13 May 2025 | School inspection | View |
| 26 November 2019 | School inspection: Good | View |
| 24 January 2018 | Short inspection | View |
| 16 May 2013 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 18 March 2010 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 12 December 2006 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 19 March 2001 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | NE |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | SUPP |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | SUPP |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | SUPP |
| Entering EBacc | SUPP |
| EBacc average point score | SUPP |
| Progress 8 | SUPP |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | SUPP |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | SUPP |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | SUPP |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | SUPP |
| Progress 8 | SUPP |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -2.5 |
| Writing Progress | -5.7 |
| Maths Progress | -5.2 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -0.3 |
| Writing Progress | -0.8 |
| Maths Progress | -0.6 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | SUPP |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | SUPP |
| Reading | SUPP |
| Maths | SUPP |
| Reading Progress | SUPP |
| Writing Progress | SUPP |
| Maths Progress | SUPP |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 64.5% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 12.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 5.5% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 67.9% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 11% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 5.5% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
Nearby Schools
Fairhaven Primary School
(0.33 mi)
Ofsted Rating: None
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Barnett Lane, , DY8 5PY
The Wordsley School
(0.44 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 11-16, Gender: Mixed
Address: Brierley Hill Road, , DY8 5SP
Dingle Community Primary School
(0.47 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 5-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Madeley Road, , DY6 8PF
Bromley Hills Primary School
(0.49 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Granville Drive, , DY6 8LW
The Brier School
(0.52 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 4-16, Gender: Mixed
Address: Bromley Lane, , DY6 8QN
The Crestwood School
(0.57 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 11-16, Gender: Mixed
Address: Bromley Lane, , DY6 8QG