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
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.
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.
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Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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