Meadow School, Carlton
Meadow School is a special school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Carlton.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Meadow School in detail
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Snaith Rail Station, about 1.5 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Cemetry (n-bound), 90 metres away.
Source: NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 months agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's July 2026 inspection report.
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
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 1 nearby school
Keep up with Meadow School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 10
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 10 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 7 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
3 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 North Yorkshire is 3 (the median across 382 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
Area Demand Pressure - Carlton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Carlton
Across North Yorkshire council
Places available
7,086
Applications
5,586
Got 1st preference
91.9%
Got preferred school
98.8%
All secondary applications across North Yorkshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History
Special educational needs provision
Meadow School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
Source: Get Information about Schools (GIAS), Department for Education.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Meadow School
Questions parents ask about Meadow School
Does Meadow School have specialist SEN provision?
Meadow School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to Meadow School?
Meadow School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Meadow School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 10 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 7 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 3 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 North Yorkshire is 3 (the median across 382 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Meadow School?
Meadow School is at Longhedge Lane, Carlton, North Yorkshire, DN14 9NS.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)