The Meadows School Catchment Area
The Meadows School is a community special not applicable school in Oldbury, Sandwell , serving pupils aged 11–19, with 223 pupils, and a capacity of 215 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–19
Age range
223
Pupils
215
Capacity
104%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2023
The Meadows School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for The Meadows School is set by Sandwell and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Sandwell before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Sandwell catchment area documents →The Meadows School — School Information
- Full address
- The Meadows School, Dudley Road East, Sandwell, Oldbury, B69 3BU
- Local authority
- Sandwell
- School type
- Community special school
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 11–19 years
- Free school meals
- 54.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 132231
Other Not applicable Schools in Oldbury
If The Meadows School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Oldbury are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Meadows School
Is The Meadows School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — The Meadows School currently has 223 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 215 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for The Meadows School? ▾
Admission to The Meadows School is managed by Sandwell. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does The Meadows School cover? ▾
The Meadows School is a not applicable school in Oldbury, Sandwell, serving pupils aged 11–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Meadows School? ▾
The Meadows School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.