Located in Uxbridge, Meadow High School is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a community special school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Meadow High School currently has around 285 pupils on roll, which is about 91% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 72.6% boys and 27.4% girls. Around 45.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 14.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 38.3%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 43.5%. indian pupils make up about 10.2%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 97% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (97%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 0% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Royal Lane, Uxbridge, UB8 3QU |
| Website: | www.meadowhighschool.org |
| Telephone: | 01895443310 |
| School Type: | Community special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Hillingdon |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Graham Cunningham |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 102462 |
Ofsted inspection date: 25/02/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 312 |
| Number of Pupils: | 285 |
| Number of Boys: | 207 |
| Number of Girls: | 78 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 14.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 38.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 43.50% | 124 |
| Indian | 10.20% | 29 |
| Other Mixed | 9.10% | 26 |
| African | 7.70% | 22 |
| Pakistani | 6.70% | 19 |
| Other White | 4.90% | 14 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.50% | 10 |
| Bangladeshi | 3.20% | 9 |
| Other Asian | 3.20% | 9 |
| White and Asian | 2.10% | 6 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.40% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 1.40% | 4 |
| Caribbean | 1.10% | 3 |
| Irish | 1.10% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 0.70% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.40% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMillan Nursery School Judge Heath Lane , UB3 2PD | 3out of 4 | 2,341 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colham Manor Junior School Violet Avenue , Hillingdon UB8 3PT | - not rated | 665 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colham Manor Primary School Violet Avenue , Hillingdon UB8 3PT | 3out of 4 | 665 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cowley Infant School Worcester Road , Cowley UB8 3TH | - not rated | 1,040 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cowley St Laurence CofE Primary School Worcester Road , Cowley UB8 3TH | - not rated | 1,042 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cowley St Laurence CofE Primary School Worcester Road , Cowley UB8 3TH | 3out of 4 | 1,042 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evelyns School Appletree Avenue , Yiewsley UB7 8DA | - not rated | 516 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Academy West London Park View Road , UB8 3GA | 2out of 4 | 721 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockley Academy Park View Road , Yiewsley UB8 3GA | - not rated | 721 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishopshalt School Royal Lane , Hillingdon UB8 3RF | 3out of 4 | 1,109 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishopshalt School Royal Lane , Hillingdon UB8 3RF | - not rated | 1,109 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HRUC (Harrow, Richmond & Uxbridge Colleges) Park Road , UB8 1NQ | - not rated | 3,127 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow High School Royal Lane , Hillingdon UB8 3QU | - not rated | 0 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pield Heath House RC School Pield Heath Road , UB8 3NW | 3out of 4 | 427 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorcroft School Bramble Close , Hillingdon UB8 3BF | 4out of 4 | 555 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorcroft School Bramble Close , Hillingdon UB8 3BF | - not rated | 555 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pride Academy Falling Lane , Yiewsley UB7 8AB | - not rated | 907 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.