Ofsted: Good

Meade Hill School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMs Anna Mullan

location_onManchester, M9 6GN

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2018

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Students

172

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Attainment 8

6.8

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GCSE Rank

#38 in Manchester

#4,157 of 4,663 nationally

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Meade Hill School is a Community special school school in Manchester, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Meade Hill School is a community special school in Manchester, admitting pupils aged 11-16. The school has approximately 172 pupils on roll.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 6.8, placing the school #38 in Manchester and #4,157 of 4,663 nationally. 1.60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2018. The school's current overall rating is Good.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 7.2:1. There are no current teaching vacancies. Teacher turnover in the previous year was 17.5%.

In the 2023/24 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 4.2 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

6.8

Grade 5+ E&M

1.60%

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS0.31

2024

Progress 8 Score

-2.03

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

5.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS0.27

2023

Progress 8 Score

-2.00

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

6.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.30

2022

Progress 8 Score

-2.2

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

5.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.24

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-2.19

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

7.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.26

2018

Progress 8 Score

-2.58

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

4.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.13

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

57%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)52%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)20%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

26%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)19%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)63%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

52%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)40%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment12%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)24%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

73%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)53%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment20%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)27%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

47%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)42%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)47%

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Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

2023

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 52%England 60%

Reading-% LA 67% · Eng 73%

Writing-% LA 62% · Eng 71%

Maths-% LA 67% · Eng 73%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

LA -0.3

Write

LA -1.2

Maths

LA 0.1

2019

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 60%England 65%

Reading-% LA 69% · Eng 73%

Writing-% LA 73% · Eng 78%

Maths-% LA 76% · Eng 79%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

LA 0.3

Write

LA 0.1

Maths

LA 0.6

2018

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 61%

Reading-% LA 72%

Writing-% LA 73%

Maths-% LA 74%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

LA 0.9

Write

LA 0.3

Maths

LA 1.1

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

Inspection Report

31 December 2024

Inspection Report

19 June 2024

Inspection Report

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27 March 2018

Inspection Report

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27 February 2013

Inspection Report

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20 January 2011

Inspection Report

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20 April 2010

Inspection Report

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13 May 2008

Inspection Report

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08 March 2006

Inspection Report

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08 November 2005

Inspection Report

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18 May 2005

Inspection Report

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08 March 2004

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2018-03-27

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2013-02-27

None Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

2.8%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.4% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.8%(5 pupils)

Summer term 2024

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

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National average: 8.417% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Summer term of 2024, this school served a headcount of 178 pupils. During this period, there were 5 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.8%, which is below the termly national average of 7.4%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg
2023/24 (Summer term)	178	5	2.8%	7.4%
2023/24 (Spring term)	172	5	2.9%	7.1%
2023/24 (Autumn term)	161	11	6.8%	8.2%
2022/23 (Summer term)	174	12	6.9%	6.6%
2022/23 (Spring term)	172	17	9.9%	6.4%
2022/23 (Autumn term)	163	35	21.5%	5.9%
2021/22 (Summer term)	173	37	21.4%	4.7%
2021/22 (Spring term)	173	45	26.0%	4.9%
2021/22 (Autumn term)	142	17	12.0%	4.4%
2020/21 (Summer term)	96	7	7.3%	3.6%
2020/21 (Spring term)	93	7	7.5%	1.0%
2020/21 (Autumn term)	92	25	27.2%	3.9%
2019/20 (Summer term)	90	0	0.0%	0.0%
2019/20 (Spring term)	90	10	11.1%	3.2%
2019/20 (Autumn term)	89	10	11.2%	4.2%
2018/19 (Summer term)	87	15	17.2%	3.1%
2018/19 (Spring term)	89	25	28.1%	3.8%
2018/19 (Autumn term)	88	43	48.9%	3.8%
2017/18 (Summer term)	94	23	24.5%	3.4%
2017/18 (Spring term)	92	15	16.3%	3.0%
2017/18 (Autumn term)	93	18	19.4%	3.7%
2016/17 (Summer term)	86	5	5.8%	3.0%
2016/17 (Spring term)	86	26	30.2%	3.3%
2016/17 (Autumn term)	86	33	38.4%	3.1%

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

83.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

100.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

25.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree42%

agree58%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree58%

agree33%

disagree8%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree58%

agree8%

disagree8%

not applicable25%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes100%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree75%

agree17%

dont know8%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree75%

agree17%

disagree8%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree67%

agree25%

disagree8%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree67%

agree25%

disagree8%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree50%

agree42%

disagree8%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree58%

agree33%

disagree8%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree83%

disagree8%

don't know8%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes92%

no8%

Meade Hill School

School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

Staffing

Teacher Turnover