The Meadows School
URN: 143346 • Leek ST13 6EU
Overview
- Name
- The Meadows School
- URN
- 143346
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- MANOR HALL ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Christopher Best (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01538225060
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Springfield Road, Leek ST13 6EU
Summary
The Meadows School, located in Leek, Staffordshire, is a mixed academy special converter catering to students aged 11 to 19 with a range of special educational needs. The school serves 129 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 120, and has a significant proportion of students eligible for free school meals (42.4%). The school is committed to creating engaging learning environments that foster independence, life skills, and community involvement.
The curriculum at The Meadows School is diverse, incorporating practical life skills and outdoor learning opportunities. The school particularly focuses on supporting students with profound and multiple learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties, and Autistic Spectrum Disorder. By co-locating with a mainstream high school, The Meadows provides unique opportunities for students to interact and develop alongside their peers.
The school emphasizes collaboration with parents and carers to ensure the best outcomes for each student. Through initiatives like the Duke of Edinburgh Award and personal development programs, The Meadows aims to build emotional resilience and strong relationships among its students, preparing them for successful futures in their communities.
The curriculum at The Meadows School is diverse, incorporating practical life skills and outdoor learning opportunities. The school particularly focuses on supporting students with profound and multiple learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties, and Autistic Spectrum Disorder. By co-locating with a mainstream high school, The Meadows provides unique opportunities for students to interact and develop alongside their peers.
The school emphasizes collaboration with parents and carers to ensure the best outcomes for each student. Through initiatives like the Duke of Edinburgh Award and personal development programs, The Meadows aims to build emotional resilience and strong relationships among its students, preparing them for successful futures in their communities.
Useful links
- Financial & Governance Information (governance)
- SEND (Special educational needs and disability) information (sen)
- Home (other)
- About Us (other)
- Curriculum Policies (other)
- Our Admissions Process (other)
- School Management Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Safeguarding Policies and Information (other)
- 01538 225060 (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Springfield Community Special School (60.2)
- The Meadows School (60.2)
- Horton Lodge Community Special School (57.7)
- Springfield School (52.7)
- CofE D A R S (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Staffordshire
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- MANOR HALL ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 120
- Pupils
- 129
- Boys
- 84
- Girls
- 45
- FSM %
- 42.40
- Open date
- 2016-10-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-09-25
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Staffordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 129 | 84 | 45 | 120 | 42.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 130 | 85 | 45 | 120 | 33.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 126 | 80 | 46 | 120 | 31.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 126 | 80 | 46 | 120 | 31.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 124 | 79 | 45 | 120 | 33.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 124 | 77 | 47 | 115 | 32.90 |
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