The Meadows Academy is a not applicable school in Spennymoor, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy special converter 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 Meadows Academy currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Whitworth Lane, Spennymoor, DL16 7QW |
| Website: | https://www.horizonstrust.org.uk/our-academies/the-meadows-academy |
| Telephone: | 01388811178 |
| School Type: | Academy special converter |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | County Durham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms L Winter |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 151483 |
Ofsted inspection date: 05/12/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 75 |
| Number of Pupils: | |
| Number of Boys: | |
| Number of Girls: |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxclose Nursery School Oxclose Crescent , DL16 6RU | - not rated | 1,174 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bessemer Park Nursery School Bessemer Green , DL16 6PP | - not rated | 1,956 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudhoe Moor Nursery School Tudhoe Moor , DL16 6EX | 3out of 4 | 2,466 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosa Street Primary and Nursery Academy Rosa Street , DL16 7NA | 3out of 4 | 714 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosa Street Primary School Rosa Street , DL16 7NA | - not rated | 714 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Middlestone Moor Primary School Rock Road , DL16 7DA | - not rated | 869 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Middlestone Moor Academy Rock Road , DL16 7DA | 3out of 4 | 869 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spennymoor West Infant School Rock Road , DL16 7DA | - not rated | 869 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitworth Park Academy Whitworth Lane , DL16 7LN | 3out of 4 | 446 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitworth Park School and Sixth Form College Whitworth Lane , DL16 7LN | - not rated | 446 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudhoe Grange School St Charles Road , DL16 6JY | - not rated | 2,322 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Meadows Academy Whitworth Lane , DL16 7QW | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows School Whitworth Lane , DL16 7QW | - not rated | 0 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oaks Secondary School Rock Road , DL16 7DB | 4out of 4 | 919 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitworth School Rock Road , DL16 7DB | - not rated | 1,041 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.