Is St John's Meads Church of England Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Requires improvement at its last graded inspection on 12 March 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 77th of 136 primary schools in East Sussex. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St John's Meads Church of England Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 71% of pupils at St John's Meads Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St John's Meads Church of England Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at St John's Meads Church of England Primary School 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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St John's Meads Church of England Primary School

Rowsley Road, Eastbourne, BN20 7XS

Local ranking77th of 136 primary schools in East Sussex

Ofsted: Requires improvement

Primary

Phase

218

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 12 March 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 71.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 3.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 81.0%
Writing (Expected): 81.0%
Maths (Expected): 84.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 68.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 108.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 105.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 103.0
Cohort Size: 31

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 182
Boys: 77 (48%)
Girls: 85 (52%)
Capacity: 218 (74% full)
SEND: 13.7%
FSM Eligible: 9.3%
EAL: 13.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.6%
SEN Support: 12.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 16.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 10.7
Budget per Pupil: £7,473/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 13.7% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 71.5%
White Other: 10.6%
Mixed White & Asian: 5.0%
Black African: 3.9%
Other: 2.8%
Mixed White & Black African: 2.2%
Asian Other: 1.7%
Asian Indian: 1.1%

71.5%

White British

10.6%

White Other

5.0%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01323730255

office@sjm.academy

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Rowsley Road

Eastbourne, South East

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Administrative

URN: 147712
UKPRN: 10085404
Establishment No.: 3360
Trust: DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER ACADEMY TRUST

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