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Meadow Park School

Coventry, CV3 4BDSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Nov 2023
Progress 8
-0.61
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
0.5×
Not oversubscribed
52 1st-choice / 105 places
Ranking
#2,749
of 3,141 nationally

About Meadow Park School

Ofsted inspectors visiting Meadow Park School in late 2023 found a school in the middle of significant change, upgrading its overall rating from Inadequate to Requires Improvement. For parents weighing up their options, the practical signals are mixed. The school received 150 applications for 105 Year 7 places in 2025/26, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.43, meaning it is genuinely popular despite its inspection rating. However, only 52 of those applications were first-preference offers, suggesting many families are listing it as a backup rather than their top choice. The school does not yet publish a parent-view survey, so there is no direct recommendation percentage to go on. What is clear is that Meadow Park is a school in transition, with leadership and management now rated Good, alongside behaviour and attitudes and personal development also judged Good. That improvement trajectory may reassure parents who are considering it as a realistic option within Coventry's oversubscribed secondary market.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressAbbey Road, Coventry, Coventry, CV3 4BD
HeadteacherBernadette Pettman
Local AuthorityCoventry
Number of Pupils803
Free School Meals (FSM)39.4%
School Capacity803 / 910 (88% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
Swimming PoolSports HallScience LabsLibraryAstro TurfTennis CourtsTheatreICT SuiteMusic RoomsSixth Form CentreGymnasium

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

18

Sports

CricketHockeyDanceCross CountryRoundersRugbyGymnasticsTennis

Clubs & Activities

CodingScience ClubGardeningDebateOrchestraFilm ClubBook ClubChoirModel United NationsYoung Enterprise

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning DifficultySevere LearningMulti-Sensory

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:20-08:45

Source: meadowparkschool.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Meadow Park School

Meadow Park School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.