Ash Meadow School, Bold & Lea Green
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Ash Meadow School provides specialist support for pupils with autism, emotional and mental health needs in a thoughtfully designed environment. The school has invested significantly in high-quality facilities including specialist teaching spaces, music rooms, and outdoor areas tailored to pupils' developmental needs. Staff are well-trained with strong safeguarding practices and appropriate supervision levels to support each child's individual needs.
Key Strengths
- Strong safeguarding systems with well-trained staff and clear procedures reflected in up-to-date policies
- Excellent health and safety compliance including fire safety procedures, risk assessments and swift maintenance responses
- High-quality premises with purposely designed spaces and resources tailored to pupils' special educational needs
- Experienced staff with relevant expertise and appropriate supervision ratios for the increased pupil numbers
- Clear leadership vision and effective systems to check compliance with standards
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - the school has a comprehensive published policy reflecting current statutory guidance, staff have secure understanding of whistleblowing procedures, and safeguarding leaders have additional training and expertise to maintain a strong safeguarding culture.
Ash Meadow School is an independent special school for pupils aged 5-19 with autism, social and emotional mental health needs, and speech, language and communication difficulties. The school is expanding from 35 to 89 pupils across two sites.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
61%
Available places
54 pupils
89 capacity
35 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Bold & Lea Green
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Bold & Lea Green
Admissions Demand - St. Helens
Places available
2,109
Applications
1,879
Got 1st preference
96.9%
Got preferred school
99.5%
Secondary admissions across St. Helens (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Ash Meadow School
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School
Sutton Manor Community Primary School
Willow Tree Primary School
Sherdley Primary School
Eaves Primary School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School
St John Vianney Catholic Primary School
Robins Lane Community Primary School
Oakdene Primary Academy
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