Howard House School vs Meadowdale Academy
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Howard House School
Netherton Colliery
Meadowdale Academy
Bedlington
Overview
Phase
Special
Primary
Type
Other independent special school
Academy converter
Age Range
10–18
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
None
Does not apply
Admissions
Selective
-
Local Authority
Northumberland
Northumberland
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
38
202
Capacity
40
210
Occupancy
95%
96%
FSM %
-
21.3%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
Good
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Good
Personal Development
Good
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Good
Last Inspected
Jun 2025
Jul 2023
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
2.5
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
0%
-
KS2 Reading
-
85%
KS2 Maths
-
85%
KS2 Writing
-
92%