Meadows School
URN: 136257 • Rochdale OL12 9EN
Overview
- Name
- Meadows School
- URN
- 136257
- 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
- 55.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Paula Forth (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01706630022
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Egerton House, Rochdale OL12 9EN
Summary
Meadows School is an independent special school located in Rochdale, catering to a mixed-gender cohort of 19 pupils, with a capacity of 26. The school is designed for young people who require specialized support, particularly those facing educational, social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties, as well as chronic trauma and developmental challenges. It operates under the ethos of providing an individualised and forward-focused education tailored to each student's needs.
The curriculum at Meadows School combines a core GCSE framework with a unique, environmentally driven approach. Students engage in hands-on learning experiences, particularly in environmental and land-based sciences, plant science, biology, and animal studies. Additionally, the school offers Entry Level Awards and AQA unit awards in various subjects, including Engineering, Construction, Hair and Beauty, and Music, supported by practical work experience opportunities.
Meadows School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. The school's dedicated staff work closely with students to help them overcome barriers to learning, enabling them to reach their full potential in a supportive community context.
The curriculum at Meadows School combines a core GCSE framework with a unique, environmentally driven approach. Students engage in hands-on learning experiences, particularly in environmental and land-based sciences, plant science, biology, and animal studies. Additionally, the school offers Entry Level Awards and AQA unit awards in various subjects, including Engineering, Construction, Hair and Beauty, and Music, supported by practical work experience opportunities.
Meadows School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. The school's dedicated staff work closely with students to help them overcome barriers to learning, enabling them to reach their full potential in a supportive community context.
Useful links
- s c ho o l (other)
- MENU (other)
- About (other)
- Contact Us (other)
- Parents (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
- Pupils (other)
- School Information (other)
- 01706 630 022 (other)
- Terms & Conditions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Redwood (62.6)
- Rochdale Islamic Academy (50.4)
- Great Howarth School (50.2)
- Willow View School (48.7)
- Alder Meadow Green Corns Independent School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Rochdale
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 26
- Pupils
- 19
- Boys
- 8
- Girls
- 11
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2010-11-17
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-10-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Greater Manchester
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 19 | 8 | 11 | 26 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 17 | 7 | 10 | 26 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 13 | 10 | 3 | 26 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 13 | 10 | 3 | 26 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 26 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 26 |
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