Meadowcroft School

URN: 135216 • Wakefield WF1 4AD

Overview

Name
Meadowcroft School
URN
135216
Type
Other independent special school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
Yes
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
55.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Noreen Cheema (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01924366242
Website
Visit
Address
24 Bar Lane, Wakefield WF1 4AD

Summary

Meadowcroft School is an independent special school located in Wakefield, catering to 131 pupils with complex social, emotional, and mental health needs. The school operates across four sites—The Lodge, The Gallery, The Hub, and The Works—each designed to provide tailored support for children who have faced challenges in traditional educational settings. The ethos of Meadowcroft is centred on understanding each child's individual needs and fostering their personal development through a bespoke curriculum.

The school prioritises stability and aims to build self-belief among students, ensuring they have access to a full curriculum that promotes both academic and personal growth. Staff work closely with pupils to set realistic targets and develop personalised plans that celebrate their progress. Meadowcroft School also collaborates with a therapeutic team to enhance the overall well-being of its students.

Community engagement is a key aspect of Meadowcroft's approach, with strong communication between staff and families. The school strives to equip students with essential life skills, confidence, and interests that will support their transition into adulthood and future employment opportunities.

Key details

LA
Wakefield
Age range
5 - 19
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
146
Pupils
131
Boys
106
Girls
25
FSM %
Open date
2007-04-02
Close date
Last Ofsted
2021-07-01
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Yorkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 131 106 25 146
2024-09-11 119 94 25 146
2023-09-11 95 80 15 146 0.00
2022-09-11 95 80 15 100 0.00
2021-09-11 91 77 14 96 0.00
2020-09-11 81 69 12 96 0.00

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