The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
55%
-7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 417
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 15.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Head
- Miss Fiona Dowley (Head teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
13 official reports linked on this page, including 12 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
June 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2019 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Chanctonbury Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 9YQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWoodlands Meed
Special school · Very close
The Burgess Hill Academy
Secondary · Very close
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 674m away
Newick House School
Special school · 908m away
Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, Burgess Hill
Primary · 920m away
Hambrook School
Independent · 1.4km away
The Gattons Infant School
Primary · 1.4km away
Southway Junior School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is London Meed Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
London Meed Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend London Meed Community Primary School?
London Meed Community Primary School currently has 417 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does London Meed Community Primary School take?
London Meed Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is London Meed Community Primary School?
London Meed Community Primary School is in Burgess Hill, RH15 9YQ, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does London Meed Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, London Meed Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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