Cleeve Meadow School
URN: 147071 • Sidcup DA14 4JN
Overview
- Name
- Cleeve Meadow School
- URN
- 147071
- Type
- Free schools special
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 51.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Alex O'Donnell (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 02082696523
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Bexley Lane, Sidcup DA14 4JN
Summary
Cleeve Meadow School is a special free school located in Sidcup, Bexley, catering to children aged 11-18 with moderate learning difficulties (MLD) as their primary need. The school has a capacity of 120 pupils and currently serves 138 students, with 54.20% eligible for free school meals. This inclusive environment aims to provide tailored support to meet the diverse needs of its students, ensuring they receive the necessary resources for their personal and academic development.
The curriculum at Cleeve Meadow is designed to be engaging and relevant, focusing on both academic and life skills to prepare students for future independence. The school promotes a strong sense of community, encouraging participation in various events and activities, such as themed lunches and seasonal celebrations, which foster social interaction and a sense of belonging among students.
Cleeve Meadow School is committed to creating a supportive and nurturing environment for all its students. The school actively communicates with parents and guardians, providing updates on school events and important reminders through various channels, ensuring that families are well-informed and engaged in their children's education.
The curriculum at Cleeve Meadow is designed to be engaging and relevant, focusing on both academic and life skills to prepare students for future independence. The school promotes a strong sense of community, encouraging participation in various events and activities, such as themed lunches and seasonal celebrations, which foster social interaction and a sense of belonging among students.
Cleeve Meadow School is committed to creating a supportive and nurturing environment for all its students. The school actively communicates with parents and guardians, providing updates on school events and important reminders through various channels, ensuring that families are well-informed and engaged in their children's education.
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Nearby alternatives
- Marlborough School (58.7)
- Benedict House Preparatory School (54.7)
- Merton Court School (50.2)
- Harenc School (45.2)
- Rose Bruford College (43.7)
Key details
- LA
- Bexley
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 120
- Pupils
- 138
- Boys
- 87
- Girls
- 51
- FSM %
- 54.20
- Open date
- 2019-09-02
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-02-21
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 138 | 87 | 51 | 120 | 54.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 133 | 82 | 51 | 120 | 55.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 76 | 47 | 29 | 120 | 51.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 76 | 47 | 29 | 120 | 51.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 52 | 30 | 22 | 120 | 48.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 29 | 17 | 12 | 120 | 34.50 |
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