Meadowside School
URN: 105133 • Wirral CH49 5LA
Overview
- Name
- Meadowside School
- URN
- 105133
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 42.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Paula Wareing (since 2025) , Acting Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01516787711
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Pool Lane, Wirral CH49 5LA
Summary
Meadowside School is a community special school located in Wirral, accommodating 112 pupils with a capacity of 100. The school is dedicated to providing a personalised approach to education, catering to students with moderate to profound learning difficulties, including those with Autism, Down’s Syndrome, and other conditions. The curriculum is tailored to individual needs, with 74% of learners having an individualised timetable that incorporates various therapies and support mechanisms.
The school emphasizes a strong pastoral ethos, ensuring that each pupil is supported by a dedicated Pastoral Team and a Learning Mentor who promotes emotional wellbeing and community involvement. Meadowside offers a broad curriculum enriched with opportunities for work experience and extracurricular activities, including horse riding and the arts. Facilities include an immersive theatre, a new swimming pool, and specialized equipment to meet diverse needs.
Meadowside School is deeply rooted in the local community, fostering partnerships that enhance the educational experience and promote personal growth. The school prioritizes the health, safety, and dignity of all students, ensuring a supportive environment where they can thrive.
The school emphasizes a strong pastoral ethos, ensuring that each pupil is supported by a dedicated Pastoral Team and a Learning Mentor who promotes emotional wellbeing and community involvement. Meadowside offers a broad curriculum enriched with opportunities for work experience and extracurricular activities, including horse riding and the arts. Facilities include an immersive theatre, a new swimming pool, and specialized equipment to meet diverse needs.
Meadowside School is deeply rooted in the local community, fostering partnerships that enhance the educational experience and promote personal growth. The school prioritizes the health, safety, and dignity of all students, ensuring a supportive environment where they can thrive.
Useful links
- @WirralCouncil (other)
- @YouTube (other)
- https://t.co/a3TwQrBKrv (other)
- https://t.co/f5xMLTI8O3 (other)
- https://t.co/Gu8M8siMpl (other)
- https://t.co/iCNJsFSW2P (other)
- https://t.co/RuN8koTG8y (other)
- https://t.co/ux7WtZL2y4 (other)
- @meadowsidech49 (other)
- Follow us (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Wirral Hospitals' School (65.2)
- Orrets Meadow School (64.8)
- West Kirby School and College (62.3)
- Stanley School (57.3)
- Hayfield School (49.6)
Key details
- LA
- Wirral
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 100
- Pupils
- 112
- Boys
- 74
- Girls
- 38
- FSM %
- 63.50
- Open date
- 1900-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-05-25
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Merseyside
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 112 | 74 | 38 | 100 | 63.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 107 | 69 | 38 | 100 | 66.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 97 | 62 | 35 | 75 | 68.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 97 | 62 | 35 | 68.40 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 81 | 53 | 28 | 69.20 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 78 | 48 | 30 | 63.60 |
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