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Meadowside School
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- Wirral CH49 5LA
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
| Sixth-form provision | Requires Improvement |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and move between activities in a calm and orderly way
Academic Progress: Tailored learning activities improve learning
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils demonstrate confidence and fluency in reading
Academic Progress: Pupils do not achieve as well as they should due to the early stages of curriculum development
Qualifications and Training: Considerable staff training in phonics
Qualifications and Training: Staff have not received appropriate training to deliver the phonics curriculum with confidence
Current Educational Practices: Leaders have improved the curriculum but staff need more guidance on delivering it effectively
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers do not always set the most useful activities; some pupils do not progress as well as they should
Strengths and Challenges: Varied support during reading requires consistency
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents appreciate the care and support that staff provide
Communication: Parents are confident staff would deal with bullying quickly and effectively
Parent Satisfaction: Parents appreciate the care and support that staff provide
Communication: Clarifying attendance expectations with stakeholders
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders work closely with parents and specialists when pupils need bespoke support to improve their behaviour
Actions for Quality Improvement: Restructured leadership and strengthened governance
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders should ensure staff receive suitable training and support for phonics curriculum
Managing Bullying and Safety: Staff act swiftly to tackle any signs of low-level disruption; pupils feel safe and happy
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders track attendance closely to ensure safety when pupils are not in school
Managing Bullying and Safety: Improving attendance approach to ensure safety
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils value activities like parkour club, swimming, and first aid learning
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: A wide range of visits enhance the curriculum
Outdoor Facilities: Popular parkour club and on-site swimming pool available
Career Counselling Services: Leaders provide supportive and impartial careers information, advice, and guidance
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students in the sixth form enjoy their time and feel safe
Managing and Supporting SEND: Staff put suitable support in place; seek specialist advice when required
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About Us
Meadowside School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 107 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 6 : 1.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-19 | 11-17 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 6.8 | 6.8 | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.55 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 0.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 32.93% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 47.61% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 35.18% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 14.89% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 21.64% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.00 | 3.2 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 91.58% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 7 | 138 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 86.31% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 14% | 23.15% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 35.85% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 13.88% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 86% | 13.38% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.31% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.12% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 34.07% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 47.14% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 35.59% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 17.38% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 23.69% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.28 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 90.65% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 11 | 135 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 86.88% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 19.96% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 40.15% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 13.81% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 91% | 13.15% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.54% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.35% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 32.89% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 47.29% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 32.61% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 15.32% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 22% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.21 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 88.21% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 5 | 120 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 82.71% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 31.21% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 39.08% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.75% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.67% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.54% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 34.69% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 51.23% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 36.04% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 17.88% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 25.46% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.48 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 84.33% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 6 | 122 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 71.42% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 12.83% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 39.46% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 10.88% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.63% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.29% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.46% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 33.31% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 48.42% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 33.54% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 20.88% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 23.73% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 86.46% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 11 | 121 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 49.04% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 16.25% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 40.88% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 10.38% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 11.29% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.75% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.79% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
6 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Meadowside School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1