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The Meadows School

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The Meadows School

The Meadows School, Dudley Road East, Sandwell, Oldbury, B69 3BU

Community special school · Ages 11–19 · Mixed

Ofsted
Requires improvement
Jul 2023

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

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Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
N/A
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
N/A
Basics 9-5
N/A

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

46.0

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24Not available46.4
2024/25Not available46.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24Not available0.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy
0.7 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
West Bromwich Collegiate Academy
1.82 km away · Free schools
Good
Dudley Port School
1.95 km away · Other independent special school
George Salter Academy
1.98 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
The British Muslim School
2.3 km away · Other independent school

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About The Meadows School

The Meadows School is a secondary school in Oldbury, Sandwell. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). The school has around 223 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: The Meadows School, Dudley Road East, Oldbury, B69 3BU | More schools in Sandwell

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Meadows School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jul 2023 — Requires improvement
  2. Jun 2013 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Meadows School

What is The Meadows School's Ofsted rating?
The Meadows School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
Where is The Meadows School located?
The Meadows School is a secondary school in Oldbury, Sandwell (B69 3BU).
How many pupils attend The Meadows School?
The Meadows School has around 223 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Meadows School with other schools?
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