Meath Green Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Kiln Lane Meath Green Horley Surrey RH6 8JG |
| Reference Number | 125083 |
Meath Green Infant School has been rated as good overall, showing improvements since its last outstanding inspection thirteen years ago. Despite the long gap due to exemptions from routine inspections, the school maintains a nurturing environment where children thrive under dedicated leadership. Outstanding early years provision and effective support in core subjects like English and mathematics highlight the school's commitment to fostering a love for learning. However, challenges remain in ensuring consistent high expectations across all subjects.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 270 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.52%
Girls: 51.48% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 8.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 43 | 46 | 89 |
| 2 | 40 | 50 | 90 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 80.7% |
| White, Other | 5.6% |
| Indian | 3% |
| White & Asian | 2.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.9% |
| African | 1.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 15 Mar 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 15 Mar 2022 | School inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 15 Jan 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Jan 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Outstanding early years provision.
- Strong leadership and teamwork among staff.
- High standards in reading, writing, and mathematics.
- Engaging lessons supported by high-quality outdoor learning.
- Effective teaching of phonics and reading support.
- Excellent support for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND.
- Welcoming community with strong links to parents and the local area.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent planning in science and some foundation subjects.
- Insufficient detail in some safeguarding and behavior record-keeping.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 90 | 17 |
| Third Preference | 68 | 3 |
| From another Local Authority | 5 | 2 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Meath Green Junior School
Greenfields Road, Horley, Surrey, RH6 8HW |
0.24 miles |
|
Yattendon School
Oakwood Road, Horley, Surrey, RH6 7BZ |
0.5 miles |
|
Westvale Park Primary Academy
Cavell Way, Westvale Park, Horley, Surrey, RH6 8SU |
0.59 miles |
|
Horley Infant School
Lumley Road, Horley, Surrey, RH6 7JF |
0.66 miles |
|
Manorfield Primary and Nursery School
Sangers Drive, Horley, Surrey, RH6 8AL |
0.72 miles |
|
Trinity Oaks Church of England Primary School
Brookfield Drive, Horley, Surrey, RH6 9NS |
0.87 miles |
|
Langshott Primary School
Smallfield Road, Langshott, Horley, Surrey, RH6 9AU |
0.91 miles |
|
Salfords Primary School and Nursery
Copsleigh Avenue, Salfords, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 5BQ |
1.75 miles |
|
Burstow Primary School
Wheelers Lane, Smallfield, Horley, Surrey, RH6 9PT |
2.44 miles |
|
Dovers Green School
Rushetts Road, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 7RF |
2.73 miles |
|
Charlwood Village Primary School
Chapel Road, Charlwood, Horley, Surrey, RH6 0DA |
2.8 miles |
|
Earlswood Junior School
Brambletye Park Road, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 6JX |
3.17 miles |
|
St John's Primary School
Pendleton Road, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 6QG |
3.22 miles |
|
Earlswood Infant and Nursery School
St John's Road, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 6DZ |
3.25 miles |
|
Forge Wood Primary School
Somerley Drive, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 3SW |
3.28 miles |
|
Sandcross Primary School
Sandcross Lane, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 8HH |
3.41 miles |
|
Nutfield Church CofE Primary School
59 Mid Street, South Nutfield, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 4JJ |
3.69 miles |
|
Reigate Parish Church Primary School
Blackborough Road, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 7DB |
3.74 miles |
|
Copthorne CofE Junior School
Church Road, Copthorne Ce Junior School, Copthorne, West Sussex, RH10 3RD |
3.77 miles |
|
Hatchlands Primary
Hatchlands Road, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 6AT |
3.86 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Oakwood School
Balcombe Road, Horley, Surrey, RH6 9AE |
0.93 miles |
|
Emerald Place Clinic School (EPCS)
Emerald Place, Farmfield Drive, Charlwood, Surrey, RH6 0BN |
1.8 miles |
|
Minerva May School
Dovenby Hall, Balcombe Road, Horley, Surrey, RH6 9UU |
1.8 miles |
|
Aurora Redehall School
Redehall Road, Smallfield, Surrey, RH6 9QA |
2.99 miles |
|
Reigate School
Pendleton Road, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 7NT |
3.03 miles |
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The Gatwick School
23 Gatwick Road, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 9TP |
3.09 miles |
|
Burstow Park School
Antlands Lane, Burstow, Surrey, RH6 9TF |
3.23 miles |
|
Amberley Court School
County Oak Cottage, 9 Amberley Court, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 7XL |
3.33 miles |
|
Moon Hall School, Reigate
Flanchford Road, Leigh, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 8RE |
3.37 miles |
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Dunottar School
High Trees Road, Reigate, RH2 7EL |
3.38 miles |
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Reigate Grammar School
Reigate Road, Reigate, RH2 0QS |
3.83 miles |
|
Hazelwick School
Hazelwick School Close, Three Bridges, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 1SX |
4 miles |
|
Carrington School
Noke Drive, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 4AD |
4.11 miles |
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Reigate College
Castlefield Road, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 0SD |
4.15 miles |
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Serenity School Crawley
Atlantic House, Hazelwick Avenue, Three Bridges, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 1QQ |
4.36 miles |
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Manor Green College
Lady Margaret Road, Ifield, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 0DX |
4.62 miles |
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St Bede's School
Carlton Road, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 2LQ |
4.63 miles |
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Ifield Community College
Crawley Avenue, Ifield, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 0DB |
4.83 miles |
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East Surrey College
Gatton Point, London Road, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 2JX |
4.88 miles |