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The Meadows School

The Meadows School, Dudley Road East, Oldbury, B69 3BU
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The Meadows School
Oldbury, B69 3BU
223 Pupils
215 Capacity
11–19 Age Range
54.10% FSM %
164 Boys
59 Girls
About The Meadows School

The Meadows School is an Special schools for pupils aged 11–19 based in Sandwell, West Midlands. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 223 pupils on roll. School capacity: 215. Current headteacher: James Horspool.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Sandwell or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community special school
Type Group Special schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Sandwell
Region West Midlands
Administrative District Sandwell
Parliamentary Constituency West Bromwich
Ward Oldbury
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Opened 01-09-2000
UKPRN 10009680
URN 132231
Data Last Updated 10-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Phillip Butcher Chair of Governors 28/09/2022 28/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sheenaj Anhu Governor 03/05/2021 02/05/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Jenny Clarke Governor 09/12/2021 08/12/2029 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mr Thomas Elmes Governor 27/09/2023 26/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Tonia Green Governor 28/09/2022 28/09/2026 Appointed by LA
Mrs Kelly Heeley Governor 15/05/2025 15/05/2028 Elected by parents
Headteacher James Horspool Governor 08/04/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Robert Richwood Governor 06/09/2021 06/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sharon Russell Governor 08/06/2023 08/06/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Polly Somervell Governor 13/11/2023 12/11/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Simon Whitlow Governor 07/11/2013 06/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy
0.71 km • Oldbury
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Rounds Green Primary School
0.94 km • Oldbury
Other
Newtown Primary School
1.03 km • West Bromwich
Other
Tividale Community Primary School
1.19 km • Oldbury
Other
Grace Mary Primary School
1.43 km • Oldbury
Other
St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School
1.44 km • Oldbury
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
The Meadows School is a Community special school (group: Special schools) in Oldbury, Sandwell.
The Meadows School has 223 pupils, with a capacity of 215.
The Meadows School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
The Headteacher at The Meadows School is Mr James Horspool.
The Meadows School is at The Meadows School, Dudley Road East, Sandwell, Oldbury, B69 3BU, in the Sandwell local authority, West Midlands.
Sixth form at The Meadows School: Has a sixth form.
The Meadows School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr James Horspool
The Meadows School, Dudley Road East, Sandwell, Oldbury, B69 3BU
01215697080
www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk
Location
B69 3BU  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 132231
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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