The short version
Nearly full.
- This is a Christian school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Christian
Numbers
- Pupils
- 234
- Capacity
- 94%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mrs Catherine Openshaw (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
16 Frant Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 5SN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBroadwater Down Primary School
Primary · 604m away
Claremont Primary School
Primary · 874m away
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
The Wells Free School
Primary · 1.4km away
St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Rose Hill School
Independent · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Mead School a selective school?
No. The Mead School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend The Mead School?
The Mead School currently has 234 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Mead School take?
The Mead School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is The Mead School?
The Mead School is in Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5SN, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Mead School have a sixth form?
No, The Mead School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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