Meadows View School, Stamford
Meadows View School is a special school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Stamford.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Meadows View School in detail
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at Meadows View School has an education, health and care plan (26 of 26 in 2026).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Stamford Rail Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Exeter Gardens (opposite), 360 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Meadows View School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 54 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Lincolnshire (33), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's February 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Meadows View School is well-positioned to support pupils with a range of needs through its carefully designed three-pathway curriculum and experienced staff team. The school has invested significantly in high-quality facilities and resources, including specialist classrooms and outdoor learning spaces. With strong safeguarding systems and high staff-to-pupil ratios, the school prioritises pupil safety and well-being.
Key Strengths
- Well-planned, broad curriculum across multiple subjects with three pathways to meet different pupil abilities and needs
- Experienced leadership team with considerable expertise in special educational needs
- Excellent facilities including specialist food technology classroom, dedicated outdoor space, and building refurbished to a high standard
- Strong safeguarding policies and systems with appropriate staff training and oversight
- High staff-to-pupil ratios and clear behaviour management policies
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - the school has developed appropriate policies reflecting up-to-date guidance, trained staff will receive regular training including daily briefings, and there is a clear management structure with an electronic system to track and monitor concerns.
Extracurricular Activities
Educational visits, guest speakers, assemblies
Meadows View School is a new independent school that is likely to meet all independent school standards when it opens. The school will cater to pupils with varying abilities and needs, including those with special educational needs and disabilities.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 1 nearby school
Latest from Meadows View School
Newsletter 25 September 2026
30 Sep 2026
Newsletter 18 September 2026
18 Sep 2026
Newsletter 11th September 26
17 Sep 2026
Newsletter Friday 12 June 2026
12 Jun 2026
What’s Been Happening at Meadows View School?
10 Jun 2026
Newsletter Friday 5 June 2026
5 Jun 2026
From Meadows View School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Keep up with Meadows View School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 5
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 5 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 3 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt.
2 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 Lincolnshire is 6 (the median across 401 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
87%
Available places
26 pupils
30 places
4 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Stamford
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Stamford
Across Lincolnshire council
Places available
9,247
Applications
7,828
Got 1st preference
84.7%
Got preferred school
96.4%
All secondary applications across Lincolnshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
26
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Meadows View School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
26
Total Pupils
20
Boys
6
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Meadows View School
Questions parents ask about Meadows View School
How many pupils go to Meadows View School?
Meadows View School has around 26 pupils on roll.
Does Meadows View School have specialist SEN provision?
Meadows View School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to Meadows View School?
Meadows View 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 Meadows View School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 5 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 3 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt. 2 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 Lincolnshire is 6 (the median across 401 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Meadows View School?
Meadows View School is at Tinwell Road, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 2JL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)