Meadowgate Academy
“This is a highly nurturing school. Whether pupils join from the start, in the early years, or later in their educational journey, they get the right support straight away. This enables pupils to settle well and feel part of the ‘Meadowgate family’. Pupils grow in confidence as they acquire and practise new social and learning skills.”
Ofsted – Outstanding 2025
Welcome to Meadowgate Academy
Welcome to Meadowgate Academy, we provide education and pastoral care for pupils aged 2 to 19 with a wide range of learning difficulties.
We aim to ensure all pupils reach their full potential through a partnership approach with parents and other professionals. The curriculum led by our Deputy Head (Lisa Gill), helps to support individual’s communication and physical development, whilst establishing essential life skills.
If you wish to find out more about our very special school please do not hesitate to contact us.
Michelle Flanz
Head Teacher
Our Pathways
Every pupil follows a personalised pathway designed to meet their individual needs and help them thrive.
Pre-formal
Supporting our earliest learners through sensory, exploratory and personalised approaches.
Semi-formal
Building communication, independence and social skills through creative and practical learning.
Formal
Developing academic and functional skills to help pupils achieve recognised qualifications.
Post-16
Preparing young people for adult life through vocational learning, life skills and community engagement.
Key Information for Parents & Carers
We believe in a quality education for everyone...
Meadowgate Academy is a specialist academy for pupils aged 2 – 19 years who have an Education Health Care Plan. All pupils will have a degree of learning difficulty, some will have an additional sensory, communication or physical need and / or be on the autistic spectrum.
