129
Pupils · 2024/25
5%
EAL · 2024/25
21%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 25/09/2019
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityStaffordshire
PhaseSecondary with sixth form with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio9.3:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of The Meadows School · Secondary with sixth form · Staffordshire
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
129
Pupil : teacher ratio
9.3
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
5%
FSM eligible
45%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
9%
Persistent absence
21%
Contact
Address
Springfield Road, Leek, ST13 6EU
Local authority
Staffordshire
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 | 129 | 10.0 | 100% | 5% | 45% | 9% | 21% |
| 2023/24 | 130 | 11.7 | 100% | 4% | 37% | 8% | 27% |
| 2022/23 | 127 | 11.4 | 100% | 4% | 36% | 7% | 23% |
| 2021/22 | 126 | 11.3 | 100% | 3% | 41% | 11% | 34% |
| 2020/21 | 124 | 10.1 | 100% | 5% | 28% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 113 | 9.3 | 100% | 4% | 46% | 7% | 20% |
| 2017/18 | — | 9.6 | — | — | — | 4% | 12% |
| 2016/17 | 110 | 22.0 | 100% | 2% | 36% | — | — |
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