Meadow View Farm School
URN: 136949 • Barwell LE9 8FT
Overview
- Name
- Meadow View Farm School
- URN
- 136949
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 77.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Katie Simpson (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01455840825
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Kirkby Road, Barwell LE9 8FT
Summary
Meadow View Farm School, located in Barwell, Leicestershire, is an independent special school catering to children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. With a current enrolment of 40 pupils and a capacity of 50, the school offers a nurturing and specialised learning environment that prioritises both education and therapeutic support. The curriculum is designed to be broad and enriching, incorporating outdoor learning and hands-on experiences to foster confidence and responsibility among students.
The school prides itself on small class sizes and dedicated staff, ensuring that each child's academic progress and emotional well-being are supported. Pupils engage in high-quality phonics and literacy teaching, as well as typical primary school experiences such as swimming lessons and educational trips. Meadow View Farm School has received positive feedback from parents and external evaluations, highlighting the significant progress made by students who often come from challenging educational backgrounds.
Community and care are central to the school's ethos, with a strong emphasis on respect, teamwork, and diversity. Through various enrichment clubs and outdoor activities, pupils learn valuable life skills and develop a sense of belonging, making Meadow View Farm School a supportive and transformative environment for its students.
The school prides itself on small class sizes and dedicated staff, ensuring that each child's academic progress and emotional well-being are supported. Pupils engage in high-quality phonics and literacy teaching, as well as typical primary school experiences such as swimming lessons and educational trips. Meadow View Farm School has received positive feedback from parents and external evaluations, highlighting the significant progress made by students who often come from challenging educational backgrounds.
Community and care are central to the school's ethos, with a strong emphasis on respect, teamwork, and diversity. Through various enrichment clubs and outdoor activities, pupils learn valuable life skills and develop a sense of belonging, making Meadow View Farm School a supportive and transformative environment for its students.
Useful links
- Juniper Websites (other)
- Accessibility Statement (other)
- High Visibility (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Homefield College (75.2)
- Wigston Birkett House Community Special School (71.8)
- Lodge Farm Education (68.8)
- Twycross House School (68.3)
- Maplewell Hall School (65.5)
Key details
- LA
- Leicestershire
- Age range
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 50
- Pupils
- 40
- Boys
- 32
- Girls
- 8
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2011-07-21
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Leicestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 40 | 32 | 8 | 50 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 40 | 27 | 13 | 50 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 35 | 28 | 7 | 40 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 35 | 28 | 7 | 40 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 36 | 28 | 8 | 40 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 36 | 29 | 7 | 36 | 0.00 |
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