Compare Horton Lodge Community Special School and Springfield School and The Meadows School

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Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of not applicable schools: Horton Lodge Community Special School (Not applicable) in Leek; Springfield School (Not applicable) in Leek; The Meadows School (Not applicable) in Leek — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Horton Lodge Community Special School, Springfield School and The Meadows School. They are not applicable phase and community special school and academy special converter type located around Leek, Staffordshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Horton Lodge Community Special School), published Mar 2013. The most recent inspection on record is for Springfield School (Nov 2022). average roll around ≈ 100, combined total ≈ 250, typical FSM 30–35%, range 30–35%–40–45%; all within the Manor Hall Academy Trust trust.

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Attribute	Horton Lodge Community Special School ST13 8RB	Springfield School ST13 6LQ	The Meadows School ST13 6EU
Phase / Type	Not applicable • Community special school	Not applicable • Academy special converter	Not applicable • Academy special converter
Location	Leek Staffordshire ST13 8RB	Leek Staffordshire ST13 6LQ	Leek Staffordshire ST13 6EU
Latest Ofsted	2 11 Mar 2013	2 17 Nov 2022	2 10 Oct 2019
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	—	65	120
Capacity utilisation	—	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Staffordshire (860)	Manor Hall Academy Trust	Manor Hall Academy Trust
Website	www.hortonlodge.staffs.sch.uk	—	themeadows.manorhall.academy
Telephone	01538306214	01538383558	01538225060
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Horton Lodge Community Special School

ST13 8RB

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Community special school
Location: Leek
Staffordshire
ST13 8RB
Ofsted: 2 11 Mar 2013
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Staffordshire (860)
Website: www.hortonlodge.staffs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01538306214

Springfield School

ST13 6LQ

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Academy special converter
Location: Leek
Staffordshire
ST13 6LQ
Ofsted: 2 17 Nov 2022
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Manor Hall Academy Trust
Website: —
Telephone: 01538383558

The Meadows School

ST13 6EU

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Academy special converter
Location: Leek
Staffordshire
ST13 6EU
Ofsted: 2 10 Oct 2019
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Manor Hall Academy Trust
Website: themeadows.manorhall.academy
Telephone: 01538225060

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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