The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
53%
-9.0pp 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)
102
-3.0 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.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 28 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 289
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 9.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Head
- Miss Nicole Essex (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
September 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
April 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
The Meads Primary School, Mill Way, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 4DD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is The Meads Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The Meads Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Meads Primary School?
The Meads Primary School currently has 289 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Meads Primary School take?
The Meads Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Meads Primary School?
The Meads Primary School is in East Grinstead, RH19 4DD, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Meads Primary School have a sixth form?
No, The Meads Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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