Meadow High School, Uxbridge
Meadow High School is a special school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in Uxbridge. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in February 2025 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2013)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Meadow High School in detail
Meadow High School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "It is an incredible honour to be the Headteacher of Meadow High School. Meadow High School has amazing students, an experienced and dedicated staff and state-of-the-art facilities spread across two sites, Royal Lane and Northwood Road."
Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Meadow High School are Pield Heath House RC School (0.2 miles, Good); Moorcroft School (0.3 miles, Outstanding); The PRIDE Academy (0.5 miles); and Hillingdon Manor School (0.7 miles).
Pield Heath House RC SchoolMoorcroft SchoolThe PRIDE AcademyHillingdon Manor School
What parents say
31 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Meadow High School (as of September 2025): 87% would recommend the school, 94% say their child is happy there and 67% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that pupils behave well (94%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (67%).
Where pupils go next
Of the 18 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 100% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 17% to a further education college.
Of the 26 students who left the sixth form in 2022/23, 0% went on to university or other higher education.
Who goes there
48.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 18.4% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
Almost every pupil at Meadow High School has an education, health and care plan (305 of 305 in 2026). The most common need among them is autism.
Meadow High School provides for pupils with visual impairment, other difficulties or disabilities, hearing impairment, autism, physical disability and moderate learning difficulties.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is West Drayton Station, about 1 mile away in a straight line.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Peel Way, 350 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 416 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Hillingdon (256), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Meadow High School issued 15 suspensions, 5.3 for every 100 pupils, and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: Ofsted Parent View; DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from October 2013, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's February 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Meadow High School excels at creating a happy, supportive environment where pupils develop strong reading skills, social confidence, and character through varied enrichment activities. The sixth-form provision is particularly outstanding, preparing students exceptionally well for independence and work through genuine workplace experiences and strong careers guidance. Staff work closely with therapists to tailor learning to each pupil's needs, helping them achieve well both academically and personally.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading and communication skills with effective phonics teaching and individualized support
- Excellent sixth-form curriculum with real work experience in hairdressing, hospitality, retail and care settings
- Outstanding personal development through residential trips, Duke of Edinburgh's Award, and community involvement
- Well-tailored teaching combining academic and therapeutic targets matched to individual pupil needs
- Very effective new attendance strategies that have significantly reduced absence rates
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum planning in a few subjects lacks clear definition of what pupils should know and how it should be taught, affecting achievement
- Need to complete refinement of curriculum implementation across all subjects to ensure pupils routinely achieve their full potential
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff building warm, caring relationships and pupils feeling safe knowing staff look out for their best interests.
Extracurricular Activities
Arts and crafts, web design, dance and drama, dog walking, media studies, Scouts and Explorer Scouts, residential trips, Duke of Edinburgh's Award, hairdressing salon, tuck shop, supported internship at Marriott Hotel
Meadow High School is a special school where pupils are happy, behave well, and achieve strongly overall. The school has excellent sixth-form provision and provides extensive enrichment opportunities to help pupils develop their talents and prepare for adult life.
At a Glance
48.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
Vision, Other, Hearing +3
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
31 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Latest from Meadow High School
Mr Cunningham's Sponsored Walk
5 Oct 2026
Royal Lane - London Children's Ballet Performance
1 Oct 2026
Royal Lane - Macmillan Coffee Morning
1 Oct 2026
Royal Lane - London Children's Ballet Performance
1 Oct 2026
Royal Lane - Macmillan Coffee Morning
1 Oct 2026
Northwood Road Campus - We Are Open !
1 Oct 2026
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Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 34
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 8
- Children hurt
- 6
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 34 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 26 slight.
6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 6 on foot.
8 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Hillingdon is 25 (the median across 111 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
76%
Available places
305 pupils
400 places
95 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Uxbridge
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Uxbridge
Across Hillingdon council
Places available
3,605
Applications
3,520
Got 1st preference
67.2%
Got preferred school
93.8%
All secondary applications across Hillingdon council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(8)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
305
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Meadow High School provides for pupils with visual impairment, other difficulties or disabilities, hearing impairment, autism, physical disability and moderate learning difficulties.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
305
Total Pupils
230
Boys
75
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
48
Teachers
6.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£61,926
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
11.1%
Overall absence
30.8%
Persistent absence
208
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Meadow High School
What are GCSE results like at Meadow High School?
In the 2025 results, pupils at Meadow High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 0.3. 0% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is Meadow High School's Ofsted rating?
Meadow High School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in October 2013, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Meadow High School?
No fixed boundary. When Meadow High School is oversubscribed, Hillingdon allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Meadow High School?
Meadow High School has around 305 pupils on roll. 49% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Meadow High School have specialist SEN provision?
Meadow High School provides for pupils with visual impairment, other difficulties or disabilities, hearing impairment, autism, physical disability and moderate learning difficulties.
What is attendance like at Meadow High School?
11.1% of sessions were missed at Meadow High School in 2024/25. 30.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Meadow High School?
Apply through Hillingdon's coordinated admissions process, naming Meadow High School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Meadow High School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 34 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 26 slight. 6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 6 on foot. 8 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Hillingdon is 25 (the median across 111 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Meadow High School?
Meadow High School is at Royal Lane, Hillingdon, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 3QU.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)