Meadow School, Carlton
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 months agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Meadow School has experienced leaders who understand the specific needs of pupils with SEND and have created a supportive, carefully-designed environment to help them succeed. The school offers an ambitious curriculum with specialist facilities and includes quiet spaces where pupils can calm down or refocus. Staff are trained to use positive behaviour support strategies and the school prioritises building pupils' confidence, independence and life skills.
Key Strengths
- Experienced leadership team with extensive knowledge of special educational needs and proven track record from other schools in their network
- Comprehensive and ambitious curriculum with detailed schemes of work tailored to pupils' individual starting points and needs
- Thoughtfully designed physical environment with specialist facilities (science lab, food technology kitchen, design technology and art rooms) and calm spaces to support pupil wellbeing
- Strong safeguarding systems with robust procedures, staff training, and clear understanding of responsibilities
- Well-developed behaviour and anti-bullying policies focused on building self-esteem and using de-escalation strategies
Areas for Improvement
- Fire safety and health and safety check records only recently established following building refurbishment, though historical records show checks previously took place
- School community board for accountability to be established in the future rather than currently in place
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is likely to be effective - the school has robust procedures to monitor and report concerns, staff will receive regular training on local and national safeguarding issues, and pupils will be taught to keep themselves safe through the curriculum.
Extracurricular Activities
Leadership roles within the school, careers education
Meadow School is a proposed independent special school for pupils with SEND, located on a purpose-built site in North Yorkshire. The inspection found it is likely to meet all independent school standards if registered.
At a Glance
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Boarding
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Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
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Area Demand Pressure - Carlton
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Admissions Demand - North Yorkshire
Places available
7,139
Applications
5,644
Got 1st preference
92.6%
Got preferred school
98.7%
Secondary admissions across North Yorkshire (2025/26)
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