Is Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 11 June 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 107th of 136 primary schools in East Sussex. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 31% of pupils at Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery?

Applications for Reception places at Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery

Roderick Avenue North, Peacehaven, BN10 8BZ

Local ranking107th of 136 primary schools in East Sussex

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 11 June 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 31.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 2.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 62.0%
Writing (Expected): 39.0%
Maths (Expected): 52.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 57.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 103.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 99.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 100.0
Cohort Size: 61

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 456
Boys: 242 (54%)
Girls: 207 (46%)
Capacity: 420 (107% full)
SEND: 25.2%
FSM Eligible: 27.5%
EAL: 10.7%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.4%
SEN Support: 22.8%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 25.2
Budget per Pupil: £8,171/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 17.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 82.2%
White Other: 8.6%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.4%
Mixed White & Black African: 2.0%
Mixed Other: 1.3%
Asian Indian: 1.3%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.9%
Asian Other: 0.9%

82.2%

White British

8.6%

White Other

2.4%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01273584212

office@meridian.e-sussex.sch.uk

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Roderick Avenue North

Peacehaven, South East

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Administrative

URN: 114475
UKPRN: 10073236
Establishment No.: 2153

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