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The Meadows Academy
Whitworth Lane, Spennymoor, DL16 7QW, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
28.6 / 100
Bottom 29%
Better than 29% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Capacity
75
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Requires Improvement, this academy faces challenges in delivering consistent educational quality. The LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than 29% of schools, suggesting some strengths, but specific data on pupil performance is limited. Parents may want to consider these factors alongside their expectations for their child's education.
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Last inspected: 5 December 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
Location
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54.69749, -1.61842 · DL16 7QW
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN151483
School typeAcademy special converter
Frequently asked questions
What is The Meadows Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Meadows Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 December 2023.
Is The Meadows Academy a good school?
The Meadows Academy scores 28.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 29% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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