Pens Meadow School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary & Secondary
Post 16
Special school
PUPILS
109
AGES
3 - 19
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Community special school

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(26/11/2019)
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85%
NATIONAL AVG. 93%
Happiness Rating

Ofsted Parent View

7.8:1
NATIONAL AVG. 19.9:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
38.2%
NATIONAL AVG. 17.7%
Persistent Absence
10.1%
NATIONAL AVG. 22.0%
Pupils first language
not English
40.5%
NATIONAL AVG. 25.9%
Free school meals
Ridge Hill Site
Buckpool Way
Brierley Hill Road, Wordsley
Stourbridge
DY8 5ST
01384818945

School Description

Pupils flourish at this school. Their individual special educational needs and/or disabilities, which are often complex, are well met. High-quality support means that the small steps pupils make are often huge achievements. Staff have a deep understanding of each pupil’s specific needs. Their expectations of pupils are high, yet achievable. Pupils show eagerness to learn because activities are fun and appealing. Pupils are particularly successful in gaining functional communication skills. This helps them to succeed in tasks and grow in independence. Pupils show a genuine desire to be at school. The level of care for pupils is exceptional. They are kept safe. They know that they have many reliable and caring adults in school to help them. Pupils behave very well and do not disrupt the learning of others. They learn the importance of controlling and taking responsibility for their actions. In the rare event that bullying occurs, staff sort it out quickly and effectively. There is an ever-present vibe of positivity that flows throughout the school. This is a really happy place for pupils. The personal care that they receive helps them to thrive and succeed.

Pens Meadow School Parent Reviews



86% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 64% Agree 21% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 14% {"strongly_agree"=>64, "agree"=>21, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>14} Figures based on 14 responses up to 26-11-2019
Strongly Agree 64% Agree 29% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 7% {"strongly_agree"=>64, "agree"=>29, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>7} Figures based on 14 responses up to 26-11-2019
Strongly Agree 50% Agree 50% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>50, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 14 responses up to 26-11-2019
My Child Has Not Been Bullied 100% Strongly Agree 0% Agree 0% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>100, "strongly_agree"=>0, "agree"=>0, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 14 responses up to 26-11-2019
Strongly Agree 64% Agree 36% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>64, "agree"=>36, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 14 responses up to 26-11-2019
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 21% Strongly Agree 43% Agree 29% Disagree 7% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>21, "strongly_agree"=>43, "agree"=>29, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 14 responses up to 26-11-2019
Strongly Agree 71% Agree 21% Disagree 7% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>71, "agree"=>21, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 14 responses up to 26-11-2019
Strongly Agree 64% Agree 14% Disagree 21% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>64, "agree"=>14, "disagree"=>21, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 14 responses up to 26-11-2019
Strongly Agree 57% Agree 29% Disagree 14% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>57, "agree"=>29, "disagree"=>14, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 14 responses up to 26-11-2019
Strongly Agree 57% Agree 36% Disagree 7% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>57, "agree"=>36, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 14 responses up to 26-11-2019
Strongly Agree 50% Agree 43% Disagree 7% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>43, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 14 responses up to 26-11-2019
Strongly Agree 50% Agree 14% Disagree 7% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 29% {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>14, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>29} Figures based on 14 responses up to 26-11-2019
Strongly Agree 71% Agree 21% Disagree 7% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>71, "agree"=>21, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 14 responses up to 26-11-2019
Yes 86% No 14% {"yes"=>86, "no"=>14} Figures based on 14 responses up to 26-11-2019

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