Ofsted: Outstanding

Meath School

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

personMs Majella Delaney

location_onChertsey, KT16 0LF

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2023

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Students

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Age Range

5-11

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Meath School is a Non-maintained special school school in Chertsey, serving ages 5-11. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade.

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School Summary

Meath School is a non-maintained special school in Chertsey, Surrey, admitting pupils aged 5-11. The school has approximately 73 pupils on roll, of whom 18% are eligible for free school meals.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Outstanding, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Outstanding.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 0.0 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

06 June 2023

Inspection Report

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11 December 2019

Inspection Report

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03 March 2016

Inspection Report

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26 January 2011

Inspection Report

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24 January 2008

Inspection Report

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15 March 2004

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2023-06-06

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

2016-03-03

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2011-01-26

S5 Inspection Legacy

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2008-01-24

None EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

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

0.0%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.0%(0 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 73 pupils. During this period, there were 0 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.0%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg
2024/25 (Spring term)	73	0.0%	7.3%
2024/25 (Autumn term)	74	0.0%	7.8%
2023/24 (Summer term)	74	0.0%	7.4%
2023/24 (Spring term)	71	0.0%	7.1%
2023/24 (Autumn term)	68	0.0%	8.2%
2022/23 (Summer term)	73	0.0%	6.6%
2022/23 (Spring term)	76	0.0%	6.4%
2022/23 (Autumn term)	73	0.0%	5.9%
2021/22 (Summer term)	75	0.0%	4.7%
2021/22 (Spring term)	71	0.0%	4.9%
2021/22 (Autumn term)	66	0.0%	4.4%
2020/21 (Summer term)	65	0.0%	3.6%
2020/21 (Spring term)	66	0.0%	1.0%
2020/21 (Autumn term)	66	0.0%	3.9%
2019/20 (Summer term)	64	0.0%	0.0%
2019/20 (Spring term)	64	0.0%	3.2%
2019/20 (Autumn term)	63	0.0%	4.2%
2018/19 (Summer term)	60	0.0%	3.1%
2018/19 (Spring term)	58	0.0%	3.8%
2018/19 (Autumn term)	58	0.0%	3.8%
2017/18 (Summer term)	61	0.0%	3.4%
2017/18 (Spring term)	55	0.0%	3.0%
2017/18 (Autumn term)	56	0.0%	3.7%
2016/17 (Summer term)	65	0.0%	3.0%
2016/17 (Spring term)	60	0.0%	3.3%
2016/17 (Autumn term)	57	0.0%	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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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Speech, Language & Communication 64 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 6 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 1 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 1 pupils

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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.

97.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

92.0%Positive

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

14.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree53%

agree39%

disagree3%

don't know5%

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

strongly agree47%

agree39%

disagree11%

strongly disagree3%

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

strongly agree58%

agree8%

disagree8%

strongly disagree5%

don't know3%

not applicable18%

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 agree87%

agree11%

strongly disagree3%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree58%

agree26%

disagree5%

don't know11%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree74%

agree24%

disagree3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree61%

agree32%

disagree5%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree63%

agree26%

disagree3%

strongly disagree5%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree39%

agree37%

disagree13%

strongly disagree8%

don't know3%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree71%

agree24%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes97%

no3%

Meath School

School Summary

Academic Performance

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)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

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.