400
Pupils · 2024/25
4%
EAL · 2024/25
42%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Outstanding
Ofsted inspection · 17/04/2024
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityKent
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio7.4:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Meadowfield School · All-through · Kent
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
400
Pupil : teacher ratio
7.4
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
4%
FSM eligible
49%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
13%
Persistent absence
42%
Contact
Address
Swanstree Avenue, SITTINGBOURNE, ME10 4NL
Local authority
Kent
Website
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 400 | 7.3 | 100% | 4% | 49% | 13% | 42% |
| 2023/24 | 408 | 7.0 | 100% | 4% | 48% | 11% | 39% |
| 2022/23 | 410 | 7.8 | 100% | 4% | 43% | 12% | 39% |
| 2021/22 | 392 | 7.4 | 100% | 4% | 45% | 13% | 44% |
| 2020/21 | 368 | 7.4 | 100% | 4% | 37% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 298 | 6.0 | 100% | 3% | 38% | 10% | 30% |
| 2017/18 | 282 | 5.8 | 100% | 3% | 41% | 10% | 29% |
| 2016/17 | 257 | 5.5 | 100% | 2% | 46% | 9% | 24% |
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