Meadowdale Academy vs Howard House School
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Meadowdale Academy
Bedlington
Howard House School
Netherton Colliery
Overview
Phase
Primary
Special
Type
Academy converter
Other independent special school
Age Range
2–11
10–18
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
None
Admissions
-
Selective
Local Authority
Northumberland
Northumberland
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
202
38
Capacity
210
40
Occupancy
96%
95%
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
Jul 2023
Jun 2025
Performance (2025)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
-
2.5
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
-
0%
KS2 Reading
85%
-
KS2 Maths
85%
-
KS2 Writing
92%
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