The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 31% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (109% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
31%
-31.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 44 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 456
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 27.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Head
- Ms Claire Westcott (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
November 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Roderick Avenue North, Peacehaven, East Sussex, BN10 8BZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery?
Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery currently has 456 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery take?
Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery?
Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery is in Peacehaven, BN10 8BZ, in the East Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery have a sixth form?
No, Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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