The Meadows School
Other · Community special school · Ages 11–19 · Oldbury, Sandwell
The Meadows School is an other school in Oldbury, Sandwell for ages 11–19 (community special school).
Key facts
- Address
- The Meadows School, Dudley Road East, Sandwell, Oldbury, B69 3BU
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Other
- Ages
- 11–19
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Sandwell
- Pupils on roll
- 262 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 59.5% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 8.3
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade Inspected 3 February 2026
Strengths
- “Pupils begin their day at The Meadows in a calm and supportive environment.”
- “Staff welcome pupils in ways that are appropriate to their needs, whether through a simple gesture or kind encouragement.”
- “They are supported by adults who understand what helps them settle and feel ready for the day.”
To improve
- “Where this is not the case, pupils make slower progress.”
- “However, not all staff check how well pupils understand their learning, and sometimes learning moves on before pupils' understanding is secure.”
- “Leaders recognise that further work is required to ensure practice is consistent in every class and that professional development continues to build capacity.”
Safeguarding: met
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 20 April 2026 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
More with a 3-month pass
A one-off £9.99 pass, no subscription, unlocks for 3 months:
- Earlier years of exam results
- Where pupils go after they leave
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
Nearby other schools
Straight-line distance, in Sandwell.
- The British Muslim School 1.4 mi No Ofsted grade
- Compass Community School Victoria Park 1.5 mi No Ofsted grade
- The Primrose Centre 1.7 mi Good
- Albright Education Centre 1.7 mi Not judged
- Al Khair Primary School 1.8 mi No Ofsted grade
- The Orchard School 1.9 mi Not judged
- The Westminster School 2.0 mi Good
- Sandwell Valley School 2.1 mi No Ofsted grade