Meath School, Chertsey
Meath School is a special school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Chertsey. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2023.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2023)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Meath School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Meath School are Philip Southcote School (2.2 miles); The Park School (3.1 miles); Lift Wishmore (3.2 miles, Requires improvement); and Compass Community School Hampshire (3.2 miles, Good).
Philip Southcote SchoolThe Park SchoolLift WishmoreCompass Community School Hampshire
Who goes there
15.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 9.7% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (61%), Mixed (22%) and Asian (7%).
Almost every pupil at Meath School has an education, health and care plan (72 of 72 in 2026). The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Meath School provides for pupils with speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is West Byfleet Rail Station, about 1.8 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Brox Road (opp 129), 120 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Meath School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 46 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Surrey (76).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Meath School issued 4 suspensions, 5.5 for every 100 pupils, and no permanent exclusions.
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; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its June 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
15.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Speech and language
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Meath School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Meath School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Meath School is in Surrey; for families living there:
- Surrey's school travel policy: Travel Assistance Policy for under 16s
- How to apply: Apply online for under 16 travel help
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 13
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 13 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 10 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt.
7 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 Surrey is 13 (the median across 521 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
96%
Near capacity
72 pupils
75 places
3 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Chertsey
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Chertsey
Across Surrey council
Places available
12,569
Applications
11,986
Got 1st preference
81.3%
Got preferred school
96.2%
All secondary applications across Surrey council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(6)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Outstanding, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
72
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Meath School provides for pupils with speech, language and communication needs.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
72
Total Pupils
46
Boys
26
Girls
2026 academic year
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.2%
Overall absence
8.1%
Persistent absence
74
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Questions parents ask about Meath School
What is Meath School's Ofsted rating?
Meath School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2023.
What is the catchment area for Meath School?
No fixed boundary. When Meath School is oversubscribed, Surrey allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Meath School?
Meath School has around 72 pupils on roll. 15% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Meath School have specialist SEN provision?
Meath School provides for pupils with speech, language and communication needs.
What is attendance like at Meath School?
5.2% of sessions were missed at Meath School in 2024/25. 8.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Meath School?
Apply through Surrey's coordinated admissions process, naming Meath 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 Meath School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 13 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 10 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt. 7 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 Surrey is 13 (the median across 521 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Meath School?
Meath School is at Brox Road, Ottershaw, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 0LF.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)