St John's Meads Church of England Primary School
URN: 114576 • Eastbourne BN20 7XS
Overview
- Name
- St John's Meads Church of England Primary School
- URN
- 114576
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 64.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Katherin Weeks (since 2025) , Interim Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Rowsley Road, Eastbourne BN20 7XS
Summary
St John's Meads Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school located in Eastbourne, East Sussex, catering to children aged 4-11 years. With a capacity of 218 pupils and currently serving 217, the school fosters a strong community atmosphere supported by active parental involvement. The school's ethos is deeply rooted in its Christian values, aiming to nurture both the character and faith of its students.
The curriculum at St John's Meads emphasizes key learning skills such as perseverance, teamwork, and self-reflection, alongside a rich variety of extra-curricular activities. The school is committed to academic success while providing a holistic educational experience that enables children to explore their individual talents and gifts. Spiritual development is also a priority, with opportunities for prayer and understanding of biblical teachings integrated into daily life.
St John's Meads promotes a vision of being a 'light in darkness,' encouraging students to develop a sense of responsibility and positive contribution to society. The school aims to instil a love for learning and mutual respect among its pupils, preparing them to navigate the world with confidence and compassion.
The curriculum at St John's Meads emphasizes key learning skills such as perseverance, teamwork, and self-reflection, alongside a rich variety of extra-curricular activities. The school is committed to academic success while providing a holistic educational experience that enables children to explore their individual talents and gifts. Spiritual development is also a priority, with opportunities for prayer and understanding of biblical teachings integrated into daily life.
St John's Meads promotes a vision of being a 'light in darkness,' encouraging students to develop a sense of responsibility and positive contribution to society. The school aims to instil a love for learning and mutual respect among its pupils, preparing them to navigate the world with confidence and compassion.
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Nearby alternatives
- Roselands Infants' School (70.6)
- St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School (65.5)
- Langney Primary School (65.0)
- Willingdon Primary School (62.7)
- Parkland Junior School (61.7)
Key details
- LA
- East Sussex
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 218
- Pupils
- 217
- Boys
- 104
- Girls
- 113
- FSM %
- 4.60
- Open date
- Close date
- 2020-01-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2016-06-21
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- East Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 217 | 104 | 113 | 218 | 4.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 217 | 104 | 113 | 218 | 4.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 217 | 104 | 113 | 218 | 4.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 217 | 104 | 113 | 218 | 4.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 217 | 104 | 113 | 218 | 4.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 217 | 104 | 113 | 218 | 4.60 |
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