The Meadows School
URN: 132231 • Oldbury B69 3BU
Overview
- Name
- The Meadows School
- URN
- 132231
- 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
- 44.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- James Horspool (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01215697080
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- The Meadows School, Dudley Road East, Oldbury B69 3BU
Summary
The Meadows School, located in Oldbury, Sandwell, is a community special school catering to students aged 11-19 with complex, profound, and multiple learning difficulties. The school supports a diverse range of needs, including communication challenges, autism, sensory impairments, and acute medical conditions. With a current enrolment of 223 pupils, the school operates above its capacity of 215, reflecting its commitment to providing tailored educational experiences.
The ethos of The Meadows School centres on recognising each student as an individual and promoting their independence through purposeful choices. The dedicated staff focus on celebrating individual achievements and progress, fostering a supportive environment for all learners. The school prioritises safeguarding and has robust policies in place to ensure the welfare of its students.
In addition to its educational offerings, The Meadows School actively engages with families and the wider community, ensuring that parents and carers are involved in their children's education. The school is committed to continuous improvement and regularly reviews its practices to enhance the learning outcomes for all students. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the administration directly.
The ethos of The Meadows School centres on recognising each student as an individual and promoting their independence through purposeful choices. The dedicated staff focus on celebrating individual achievements and progress, fostering a supportive environment for all learners. The school prioritises safeguarding and has robust policies in place to ensure the welfare of its students.
In addition to its educational offerings, The Meadows School actively engages with families and the wider community, ensuring that parents and carers are involved in their children's education. The school is committed to continuous improvement and regularly reviews its practices to enhance the learning outcomes for all students. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the administration directly.
Useful links
- Special Educational Needs Magazine (sen)
- Special Educational Needs Resources (TES) (sen)
- Educate Against Hate (other)
- Hft – Supporting people with learning disabilities and their families (other)
- Sandwell MBC (other)
- Prevent Duty (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Blakeley School (45.2)
- Regent School (45.2)
- The Oakham Centre (45.2)
- The Orchard School (43.0)
Key details
- LA
- Sandwell
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 215
- Pupils
- 223
- Boys
- 164
- Girls
- 59
- FSM %
- 54.10
- Open date
- 2000-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-07-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 223 | 164 | 59 | 215 | 54.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 215 | 151 | 64 | 215 | 47.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 207 | 146 | 61 | 215 | 52.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 207 | 146 | 61 | 208 | 52.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 185 | 136 | 49 | 185 | 53.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 177 | 126 | 51 | 185 | 51.20 |
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