The short version
Above-average SATs results. 83% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 182
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 7.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Trust
- DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Beruk Berhane (Interim Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Rowsley Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 7XS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Andrew's Prep
Independent · 421m away
Bede's Prep School
Independent · 481m away
Eastbourne College
Independent · 1.7km away
Gildredge House
All-through · Grammar · 1.9km away
Anderida Therapeutic Learning Centre
Independent · 2.9km away
Bourne Primary School
Primary · 3.0km away
Anderida Learning Centre
Independent · 3.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is St John's Meads Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St John's Meads Church of England Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St John's Meads Church of England Primary School?
St John's Meads Church of England Primary School currently has 182 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John's Meads Church of England Primary School take?
St John's Meads Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St John's Meads Church of England Primary School?
St John's Meads Church of England Primary School is in Eastbourne, BN20 7XS, in the East Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John's Meads Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St John's Meads Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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