The Meadows School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Secondary
Post 16
Special school
PUPILS
130
AGES
11 - 19
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Academy special converter

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This pupil heat map shows where pupils currently attending the school live.
The concentration of pupils shows likelihood of admission based on distance criteria

Source: All attending pupils National School Census Data, ONS
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This School Guide heat map has been plotted using official pupil data taken from the last School Census collected by the Department for Education. It is a visualisation of where pupils lived at the time of the annual School Census.

Our heat maps use groups of postcodes, not individual postcodes, and have naturally soft edges. All pupils are included in the mapping (i.e. children with siblings already at the school, high priority pupils and selective and/or religious admissions) but we may have removed statistical ‘outliers’ with more remote postcodes that do not reflect majority admissions.

For some schools, the heat map may be a useful indicator of the catchment area but our heat maps are not the same as catchment area maps. Catchment area maps, published by the school or local authority, are based on geographical admissions criteria and show actual cut-off distances and pre-defined catchment areas for a single admission year.

This information is provided as a guide only. The criteria in which schools use to allocate places in the event that they are oversubscribed can and do vary between schools and over time. These criteria can include distance from the school and sometimes specific catchment areas but can also include, amongst others, priority for siblings, children of a particular faith or specific feeder schools. Living in an area where children have previously attended a school does not guarantee admission to the school in future years. Always check with the school’s own admission authority for the current admission arrangements.

3 steps to help parents gather catchment information for a school:

  1. Look at our school catchment area guide for more information on heat maps. They give a useful indicator of the general areas that admit pupils to the school. This visualisation is based on all attending pupils present at the time of the annual School Census.
  2. Use the link to the Local Authority Contact (above) to find catchment area information based on a single admission year. This is very important if you are considering applying to a school.
  3. On each school page, use the link to visit the school website and find information on individual school admissions criteria. Geographical criteria are only applied after pupils have been admitted on higher priority criteria such as Looked After Children, SEN, siblings, etc.

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(18/03/2025)
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83%
NATIONAL AVG. 87%
Happiness Rating
8.8:1
NATIONAL AVG. 16.3:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
23%
NATIONAL AVG. 26.5%
Persistent Absence
3.8%
NATIONAL AVG. 18.6%
Pupils first language
not English
37.1%
NATIONAL AVG. 27.3%
Free school meals
Springfield Road
Leek
ST13 6EU
01538225060

School Description

Pupils flourish at The Meadows School. In the morning, smiling pupils are greeted by welcoming staff. The school has high expectations for all pupils. From the moment they arrive in Year 7, pupils are supported to achieve the best possible outcomes. Pupils thrive here. All pupils have complex special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff are highly skilled in developing strong and trusting relationships. They get to know the pupils individually and nurture their talents and interests. Pupils know that staff will help them with any worries or concerns they may have. This helps pupils to feel happy and safe. Pupils relish the variety of opportunities on offer. Pupils talked with excitement about their upcoming trip to France, where they will be putting their language skills into practice. Other pupils talked about how they have developed their confidence through climbing and caving on a recent residential trip. This well-considered personal development offer helps to teach the pupils important social skills that prepare them well for life after school. Pupils are kind, polite and care about each other. They are proud of the strong friendships that they make. Pupils are tolerant, empathetic and respect differences. For example, the school council has worked with leaders to design an inclusive playground with a wheelchair-accessible swing.

The Meadows School Parent Reviews



88% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 71% Agree 12% Disagree 12% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 6% {"strongly_agree"=>71, "agree"=>12, "disagree"=>12, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>6} Figures based on 17 responses up to 18-03-2025
Strongly Agree 65% Agree 18% Disagree 6% Strongly Disagree 6% Don't Know 6% {"strongly_agree"=>65, "agree"=>18, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>6, "dont_know"=>6} Figures based on 17 responses up to 18-03-2025
Strongly Agree 53% Agree 35% Disagree 6% Strongly Disagree 6% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>53, "agree"=>35, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>6, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 17 responses up to 18-03-2025
My Child Has Not Been Bullied 76% Strongly Agree 12% Agree 0% Disagree 6% Strongly Disagree 6% Don't Know 0% {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>76, "strongly_agree"=>12, "agree"=>0, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>6, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 17 responses up to 18-03-2025
Strongly Agree 53% Agree 35% Disagree 6% Strongly Disagree 6% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>53, "agree"=>35, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>6, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 17 responses up to 18-03-2025
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 18% Strongly Agree 41% Agree 24% Disagree 6% Strongly Disagree 12% Don't Know 0% {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>18, "strongly_agree"=>41, "agree"=>24, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>12, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 17 responses up to 18-03-2025
Strongly Agree 65% Agree 18% Disagree 6% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 12% {"strongly_agree"=>65, "agree"=>18, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>12} Figures based on 17 responses up to 18-03-2025
Strongly Agree 53% Agree 29% Disagree 6% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 12% {"strongly_agree"=>53, "agree"=>29, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>12} Figures based on 17 responses up to 18-03-2025
Strongly Agree 59% Agree 29% Disagree 12% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>59, "agree"=>29, "disagree"=>12, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 17 responses up to 18-03-2025
Strongly Agree 59% Agree 24% Disagree 18% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>59, "agree"=>24, "disagree"=>18, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 17 responses up to 18-03-2025
Strongly Agree 53% Agree 41% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 6% {"strongly_agree"=>53, "agree"=>41, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>6} Figures based on 17 responses up to 18-03-2025
Strongly Agree 35% Agree 47% Disagree 18% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>35, "agree"=>47, "disagree"=>18, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 17 responses up to 18-03-2025
Strongly Agree 59% Agree 29% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 12% {"strongly_agree"=>59, "agree"=>29, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>12} Figures based on 17 responses up to 18-03-2025
Yes 88% No 12% {"yes"=>88, "no"=>12} Figures based on 17 responses up to 18-03-2025

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