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Meadowcroft School
24 Bar Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4AD, Wakefield
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
131
Capacity
146
Ages
5–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Summary
With limited published data, the school currently shows challenges in academic performance, as indicated by a low Attainment 8 score of 1.7 and no students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Parents may want to consider these factors when evaluating the school's suitability for their children.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 1.7 | 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 |
Location
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53.69633, -1.48769 · WF1 4AD
School details
Local authorityWakefield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN135216
School typeOther independent special school
Websitewww.meadowcroftschool.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Meadowcroft School rated by Ofsted?
Meadowcroft School has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is Meadowcroft School a good school?
Meadowcroft School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% 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 Meadowcroft School in GCSEs?
Meadowcroft School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 1.7. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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