What is The Meadows School's Ofsted rating?

The Meadows School was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 12/07/2023; read the report for the full judgement and the areas it is developing.

Is The Meadows School a primary or secondary school?

The Meadows School is a other school in Oldbury, for ages 11–19.

Where is The Meadows School?

The Meadows School is in Oldbury, B69 3BU (Sandwell local authority).

How many pupils attend The Meadows School?

The Meadows School has around 223 pupils on roll.

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The Meadows School

Requires Improvementgraded 12/07/2023Ages 11–19223 pupils

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Oldbury, B69 3BU

Sandwell

The Meadows School is a school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in Oldbury, within the Sandwell local authority. The school has around 223 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 12/07/2023 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Families comparing schools in Oldbury can view The Meadows School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Oldbury (B69 3BU), The Meadows School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted & inspectionRequires Improvement

Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements

Quality of educationRequires Improvement

Behaviour & attitudesGood

Personal developmentRequires Improvement

Leadership & managementGood

Last inspected 12/07/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →

Strengths & watch points2 strengths · 2 watch

Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Behaviour & attitudes

Leadership & management

Quality of education

Personal development

Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.

Pupil intake59.5%

Free school meals59.5%

England avg 26.3%

English not first language35.1%

England avg 18.6%

SEN support

EHC plan

DfE school census, 2025/26

Attendance & staffing87.9%

Attendance87.9%

England avg 93.5%

Pupils per teacher9.7

England avg 19.6

Persistent absence27.9%

England avg 17.5%

Teachers with QTS

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Nearby schools in Oldbury

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Rounds Green Primary School0.6 mi Newtown Primary SchoolGood · 0.6 mi Ormiston Sandwell Community AcademyGood · 0.4 mi Grace Mary Primary SchoolGood · 0.9 mi Tividale Community Primary SchoolGood · 0.7 mi St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School0.9 mi

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