The Meadows School
The Meadows School is a special or alternative provision school (Community special school), ages 11–19, in Oldbury, B69, in the Sandwell council area. It has 262 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (3 February 2026): Report card: Expected standard in all 7 graded areas.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Report card: Expected standard in all 7 graded areas — inspected 3 February 2026.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Safeguarding standards | Met |
Inclusion | Expected standard |
Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
Achievement | Expected standard |
Attendance and behaviour | Expected standard |
Personal development and wellbeing | Expected standard |
Post 16 | Expected standard |
Leadership and governance | Expected standard |
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Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 262 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 59.5% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 35.1% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 0% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 100% | 2024/25 |
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