Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery
URN: 114475 • Peacehaven BN10 8BZ
Overview
- Name
- Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery
- URN
- 114475
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Claire Westcott (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01273584212
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Roderick Avenue North, Peacehaven BN10 8BZ
Summary
Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery, located in Peacehaven, East Sussex, serves a diverse student body of 456 pupils across Reception to Year Six, along with a Nursery for children aged 2 to 4. The school operates as a two-form entry community school, providing a nurturing environment that promotes learning for life. With a focus on high-quality teaching and a broad curriculum, Meridian aims to support every child's academic and personal development.
The school's ethos is built on core values of respect, honesty, kindness, strength, and responsibility, fostering a positive atmosphere where children are encouraged to thrive. Meridian's recent Ofsted inspection in June 2024 rated the school as 'Good' with 'Outstanding' features in behaviour and attitudes, highlighting the effective leadership and supportive relationships among staff and students.
Situated near the scenic South Downs and the coast, Meridian benefits from extensive outdoor spaces, including two large playgrounds and a Forest School area. This setting enhances the curriculum, allowing children to engage in various learning experiences that promote both academic success and personal growth.
The school's ethos is built on core values of respect, honesty, kindness, strength, and responsibility, fostering a positive atmosphere where children are encouraged to thrive. Meridian's recent Ofsted inspection in June 2024 rated the school as 'Good' with 'Outstanding' features in behaviour and attitudes, highlighting the effective leadership and supportive relationships among staff and students.
Situated near the scenic South Downs and the coast, Meridian benefits from extensive outdoor spaces, including two large playgrounds and a Forest School area. This setting enhances the curriculum, allowing children to engage in various learning experiences that promote both academic success and personal growth.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Special Educational Needs (sen)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Spanish club Years 3-5.pdf (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Headteacher's welcome (other)
- Policies (other)
- Home (other)
- School Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Telscombe Cliffs Primary School and Nursery (53.6)
- Peacehaven Heights Primary School (47.3)
- Telscombe Cliffs Academy (45.4)
- Hoddern Junior School (45.2)
- Peacehaven Infant School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- East Sussex
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 456
- Boys
- 246
- Girls
- 210
- FSM %
- 27.20
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-06-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- East Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 456 | 246 | 210 | 420 | 27.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 472 | 260 | 212 | 420 | 27.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 477 | 246 | 231 | 450 | 27.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 477 | 246 | 231 | 450 | 27.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 449 | 230 | 219 | 450 | 25.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 472 | 233 | 239 | 450 | 19.10 |
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