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Where is The Meadows Academy located?

The Meadows Academy is located in Spennymoor, North East, DL16 7QW.

What age range does The Meadows Academy serve?

The Meadows Academy serves students aged 11 to 16.

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The Meadows Academy — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About The Meadows Academy

The Meadows Academy is a secondary special school in Spennymoor, North East. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this special school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.

The school has 63 pupils on roll.

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Is it a fit?

What kind of school is The Meadows Academy?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 11–16
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Sixth form: No (to 16)
Size: 63 pupils

Likely a good fit for

Families wanting a smaller school — 63 pupils on roll.

Based on the latest government data. Every child is different — use this as a starting point, not a verdict.

The area around this school

Environment score: 53/100

Average surroundings

Air quality88/100

Transport access12/100

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Demographics at The Meadows Academy

The Meadows Academy has 63 pupils on roll.

The Meadows Academy Ofsted Rating: Requires Improvement

The Meadows Academy was rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted following an inspection in December 2023 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, The Meadows Academy is overdue for reinspection.

A "Requires Improvement" rating means Ofsted identified areas where the school needs to improve. The school will typically be reinspected within around two years.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While The Meadows Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

Ofsted data is shown for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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