The Meadows School
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Community special school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Address | Whitworth Lane, DL16 7QW |
| School Website | https://www.themeadowsschool.info/ |
| Telephone | 1388811178 |
| URN | 131905 |
School Census
| Total | 64 |
| Girls/Boys | 10/54 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 15.6%/84.4% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 1.6% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 48 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 05/12/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 05/12/2023 | Requires improvement |
| 25/06/2019 | Requires improvement |
| 28/02/2017 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 05/12/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Requires improvement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 25/06/2019 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 28/02/2017 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 05 December 2023 | School inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 10 June 2022 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 23 March 2021 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 25 June 2019 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 28 February 2017 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 09 October 2012 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 03 February 2010 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 18 April 2007 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 09 June 2003 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 10.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0.00% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0.00% |
| Entering EBacc | 0.00% |
| EBacc average point score | 0.44 |
| Progress 8 | -2.01 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 7.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0% |
| Entering EBacc | 0% |
| EBacc average point score | 0.32 |
| Progress 8 | -2.55 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 9.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 0.4 |
| Progress 8 | -2.33 |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 96.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 98.4% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.6% |
Nearby Schools
Whitworth Park Academy
(0.31 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 11-16, Gender: Mixed
Address: Whitworth Lane, , DL16 7LN
Rosa Street Primary and Nursery Academy
(0.50 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Rosa Street, , DL16 7NA
Middlestone Moor Academy
(0.55 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Rock Road, , DL16 7DA
The Oaks Secondary School
(0.57 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 11-19, Gender: Mixed
Address: Rock Road, , DL16 7DB