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Meadows School
London Road, Southborough, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 0RJ, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
35.4 / 100
Bottom 35%
Better than 35% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
62
Capacity
100
Ages
5–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
62%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this school offers a supportive environment for its 62 pupils aged 5-19. However, it faces challenges in academic performance, as evidenced by a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 0.5 and no students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Parents may appreciate the school's positive inspection outcome, but should consider the academic results when making their decision.
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Last inspected: 12 November 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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. | 0.5 | 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British96.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Mixed Other1.6%
Location
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51.16437, 0.25425 · TN4 0RJ
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN119029
School typeNon-maintained special school
Websitewww.meadowsschool.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Meadows School rated by Ofsted?
Meadows School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 November 2024.
Is Meadows School a good school?
Meadows School scores 35.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 35% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Meadows School in GCSEs?
Meadows School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 0.5. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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