The Meads Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | The Meads Primary School Mill Way East Grinstead West Sussex RH19 4DD |
| Phone | 01342322905 |
| Reference Number | 125964 |
The Meads Primary School remains a good school, continuing to provide a safe and supportive environment where pupils feel valued and respected. Pupils are engaged in their learning and exhibit good behavior, supported by a strong emphasis on their well-being. The school has high expectations and offers a broad, ambitious curriculum, taking noteworthy steps to enhance teaching effectiveness and student achievement. However, certain pupils continue to underperform in some areas, leading to a focus on professional development for staff and curriculum refinements. This inspection marks the first evaluation since the school's last assessment in 2018, providing essential insights following the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 289 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.25%
Girls: 47.75% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 9.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 10.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | 17 | 41 |
| 2 | 20 | 20 | 40 |
| 3 | 20 | 21 | 41 |
| 4 | 22 | 22 | 44 |
| 5 | 16 | 24 | 40 |
| 6 | 28 | 16 | 44 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 82% |
| White, Other | 3.8% |
| Unclassified | 2.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.4% |
| White & Asian | 2.1% |
| African | 1.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| Asian, Other | 1% |
| Indian | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 23 Jan 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 Jan 2024 | School inspection |
| 13 Sep 2018 | Short inspection |
| 15 Jan 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 06 May 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 23 Apr 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 24 Jan 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Nov 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Sep 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Mar 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel valued and safe in a supportive environment.
- There is a strong emphasis on behavior and well-being.
- The curriculum is broad and ambitious with clear learning goals.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs.
- Reading is prioritized with well-resourced library and phonics instruction.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in how phonics is taught affect some pupils' reading progress.
- Staff need further training in some subjects to enhance curriculum delivery.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2019. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 36 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 43 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 37 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 43 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 39 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 43 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 34 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 29 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 43 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 26 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | ||||||
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 34 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 43 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 34 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 43 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 33 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 43 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 29 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 43 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 20 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 43 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 31 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 43 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 40 | 3 |
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 53% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 2% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 103 | ||
| Maths | 102 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.9 | ||
| Writing | -0.1 | ||
| Maths | -0.4 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 33 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 28 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
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Fairway Infant School, Copthorne
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