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Meadowside School
Pool Lane, Woodchurch, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 5LA, Wirral
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
35.5 / 100
Bottom 36%
Better than 36% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
112
Capacity
100
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
112%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this school demonstrates strong parent satisfaction, with 91% of respondents recommending it. However, academic performance is a concern, as the GCSE Attainment 8 score is low at 0.3, and there are no students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Parents should weigh the positive community feedback against the academic challenges when considering this option.
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Last inspected: 4 March 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 0.3 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 0% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (23 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child feels safe
100%
Good range of subjects
96%
Behaviour is good
96%
My child is happy
91%
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
I'd recommend this school
91%
School has high expectations
91%
Progress is communicated
91%
My child makes good progress
87%
School supports development
87%
School keeps me informed
83%
School responds to concerns
74%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Asian Other1.8%
Mixed Other1.8%
White Other1.8%
Black African1.8%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Location
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53.37394, -3.08947 · CH49 5LA
School details
Local authorityWirral
RegionNorth West
URN105133
School typeCommunity special school
Websitewww.meadowsideschool.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Meadowside School rated by Ofsted?
Meadowside School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 March 2025.
Is Meadowside School a good school?
Meadowside School scores 35.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 36% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Meadowside School?
Based on 23 Ofsted Parent View responses, Meadowside School receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Meadowside School in GCSEs?
Meadowside School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 0.3. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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