The Meadows Academy is a sixth form 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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The Meadows Academy has 63 pupils on roll.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
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 2 years. Around 12% of schools hold this rating.
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 displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
133/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
59/mo
44% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 5.2 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 5.6
Bus Stops
3
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Spennymoor area
Quality of Education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal Development
Requires Improvement
Leadership & Management
Requires Improvement
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.