How many pupils does The Meadows School have?

The Meadows School has 223 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Meadows School's Ofsted rating?

The Meadows School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 July 2023).

Where is The Meadows School?

The Meadows School is located at The Meadows School, Dudley Road East, Oldbury, Sandwell, B69 3BU.

The Meadows School

The Meadows School, Dudley Road East, Oldbury, Sandwell, B69 3BU

Requires Improvement

Inspected 12 July 2023

Requires Improvement

Ofsted

11–19

Ages

223

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community special school

Type

About The Meadows School

The Meadows School is a community special school in Oldbury, Sandwell, England, for pupils aged 11–19. It has 223 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 July 2023) rated it Requires Improvement. 59.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 35.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Sandwell →
School Type: Community special school
Age Range: Ages 11–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 223 / 215 (104%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 12 July 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

59.5%

Free school meals

35.1%

EAL

100%

SEN support

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Where pupils go next

100%

Sustained destination

100%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

13.0%

Overall absence

35.3%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.2 vs 2023/24

8.6

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.1 vs 2023/24

62.19

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.3 vs 2023/24

£47,321

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 17% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,834 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

3.3% rate

↑ +1 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.6 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

Contact Details

Address: The Meadows School, Dudley Road East, Oldbury, Sandwell, B69 3BU
Phone: 01215697080
Headteacher: James Horspool
Website: www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Meadows School?: The Meadows School is a community special school in Oldbury, Sandwell, England, for pupils aged 11–19.
How many pupils does The Meadows School have?: The Meadows School has 223 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is The Meadows School's Ofsted rating?: The Meadows School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 July 2023).
Where is The Meadows School?: The Meadows School is located at The Meadows School, Dudley Road East, Oldbury, Sandwell, B69 3BU.

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