Meadows School

URN: 119029 • Tunbridge Wells TN4 0RJ

Overview

Type
Non-maintained special school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Ofsted rating
n/a
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Ed Reilly (since 2025) , Principal
Telephone
01892529144
Website
Visit
Address
London Road, Tunbridge Wells TN4 0RJ

Summary

Meadows School, located in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, is a non-maintained special school catering to a mixed-gender population of 62 students, with a capacity of 100. The school prioritises a personalised education tailored to each child's unique strengths and challenges, fostering an environment that promotes academic achievement, creativity, and social-emotional growth. The school has a strong partnership with Barnardo's and received a commendable Ofsted judgement in 2024.

The curriculum at Meadows School is broad and balanced, incorporating the National Curriculum while focusing on individual student needs. Each student is supported by a pastoral link worker, ensuring consistent communication with parents and carers. The school offers various enrichment activities, including horse riding and independent living skills, alongside access to well-being services such as speech and language therapy and counselling.

Meadows School is committed to celebrating diversity and helping students develop self-esteem and independence. Regular progress reviews and personalised education plans are integral to the school's approach, ensuring that each student receives the necessary support to thrive both academically and socially.

Key details

LA
Kent
Age range
7 - 19
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
100
Pupils
62
Boys
49
Girls
13
FSM %
45.70
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Kent

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 62 49 13 100 45.70
2024-09-11 65 54 11 100 43.20
2023-09-11 71 57 14 100 50.00
2022-09-11 71 57 14 100 50.00
2021-09-11 81 66 15 100 22.20
2020-09-11 76 62 14 90 5.40

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