223
Pupils · 2024/25
36%
EAL · 2024/25
35%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Requires improvement
Ofsted inspection · 12/07/2023
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authoritySandwell
PhaseSecondary with sixth form with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio8.9:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of The Meadows School · Secondary with sixth form · Sandwell
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
223
Pupil : teacher ratio
8.9
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
36%
FSM eligible
55%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
13%
Persistent absence
35%
Contact
Address
The Meadows School, Dudley Road East, Sandwell, Oldbury, B69 3BU
Local authority
Sandwell
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 | 223 | 8.6 | 100% | 36% | 55% | 13% | 35% |
| 2023/24 | 215 | 9.7 | 100% | 37% | 50% | 12% | 28% |
| 2022/23 | 214 | 11.1 | 100% | 42% | 52% | 10% | 29% |
| 2021/22 | 207 | 10.2 | 100% | 44% | 59% | 9% | 29% |
| 2020/21 | 185 | 10.5 | 100% | 43% | 40% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 166 | 12.2 | 100% | 45% | 63% | 10% | 26% |
| 2017/18 | 148 | 11.6 | 100% | 43% | 60% | 11% | 29% |
| 2016/17 | 137 | 9.3 | 100% | 40% | 58% | 10% | 26% |
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