The Mead Infant and Nursery School
The Mead Infant and Nursery School is an academy sponsor led in Epsom for pupils aged 3 to 7. It has 292 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for The Mead Infant and Nursery School is Expected standard, from an inspection in March 2026.
Ofsted inspection: March 2026.
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Newbury Gardens Ewell Epsom Surrey KT19 0QG |
| Reference Number | 149426 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 292 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.03%
Girls: 48.97% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 3.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 9.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 25.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 51 | 28 | 79 |
| 2 | 37 | 36 | 73 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 64.7% |
| White, Other | 7.5% |
| Indian | 5.1% |
| White & Asian | 4.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% |
| Asian, Other | 1.7% |
| Unclassified | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 1% |
| African | 1% |
The Mead Infant and Nursery School is performing strongly, with notable strengths in safeguarding, personal development, and pupil achievement. The school has established a culture of safety and care, ensuring that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities, feel supported and valued. Pupils engage well with their learning, participate in diverse activities, and are generally well-prepared for future education. The leadership team demonstrates a clear understanding of the school’s context and maintains high ambitions for all students, supported by an inclusive approach and community involvement.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Expected standard |
| > Leadership & Governance | Expected standard |
| > Personal Development & Wellbeing | Strong standard |
| > Achievement | Expected standard |
| > Attendance & Behaviour | Expected standard |
| > Curriculum & Teaching | Expected standard |
| > Inclusion | Expected standard |
| > Early Years | Expected standard |
| Last Report Date | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 27 Jan 2026 | School inspection |
Strengths
- Strong safeguarding culture where pupils feel safe and valued.
- Effective personal development programs that promote pupils' wellbeing and aspirations.
- High-quality care for pupils with special educational needs.
- Strong achievement in phonics and foundational skills for all learners.
- Inclusive practices that integrate all pupils, including those with additional needs.
- Well-designed curriculum that builds knowledge effectively over time.
Areas for Improvement
- Need for improvements in the consistency of checking pupils' understanding during lessons.
- Opportunities for deeper engagement in some learning activities need to be enhanced.
2026 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Second Preference | 30 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 23 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 24 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Auriol Junior School
Vale Road, Stoneleigh, Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 0PJ |
0.05 miles |
|
Cuddington Community Primary School
Salisbury Road, Worcester Park, Surrey, KT4 7DD |
0.16 miles |
|
Cheam Common Infants' Academy
Balmoral Road, Worcester Park, Surrey, KT4 8SS |
0.69 miles |
|
Cheam Common Junior Academy
Kingsmead Avenue, Worcester Park, Surrey, KT4 8UT |
0.69 miles |
|
Meadow Primary School
Sparrow Farm Road, Stoneleigh, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 2LW |
0.72 miles |
|
Nonsuch Primary School
Chadacre Road, Stoneleigh, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 2HQ |
0.75 miles |
|
Riverview CofE Primary and Nursery School VA
Riverview Road, West Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 0JP |
0.79 miles |
|
Malden Parochial CofE Primary School
The Manor Drive, Worcester Park, Surrey, KT4 7LW |
0.87 miles |
|
West Ewell Primary School and Nursery
Ruxley Lane, West Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 0UY |
0.87 miles |
|
Dorchester Primary School
Dorchester Road, Worcester Park, Surrey, KT4 8PG |
1.11 miles |
|
Knollmead Primary School
Knollmead, Tolworth, Surbiton, Surrey, KT5 9QP |
1.11 miles |
|
Malden Manor Primary and Nursery School
Sheephouse Way, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 5PF |
1.13 miles |
|
Danetree Primary School
Danetree Road, West Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 9SE |
1.27 miles |
|
St Clement's Catholic Primary School
Fennells Mead, Chessington Road, Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 1TX |
1.34 miles |
|
Green Lane Primary and Nursery School
Green Lane, Worcester Park, Surrey, KT4 8AS |
1.34 miles |
|
St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School
London Road, North Cheam, Sutton, Surrey, SM3 9DL |
1.37 miles |
|
Cheam Fields Primary Academy
Stoughton Avenue, Cheam, Sutton, Surrey, SM3 8PQ |
1.44 miles |
|
Ewell Grove Primary and Nursery School
West Street, Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 1UZ |
1.54 miles |
|
Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School
399 Ewell Road, Tolworth, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 7DG |
1.62 miles |
|
Cheam Park Farm Primary Academy
Molesey Drive, Cheam, Sutton, Surrey, SM3 9UU |
1.64 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Linden Bridge School
Grafton Road, Worcester Park, Surrey, KT4 7JW |
0.51 miles |
|
Epsom and Ewell High School
Ruxley Lane, West Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 9JW |
1.09 miles |
|
Richard Challoner School
Manor Drive North, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 5PE |
1.17 miles |
|
Tennis Avenue School
Manor Park, Malden Road, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 6AU |
1.18 miles |
|
Brookways School
660 London Road, North Cheam, Sutton, SM3 9BZ |
1.27 miles |
|
Ewell Castle School
Church Street, Epsom, KT17 2AW |
1.39 miles |
|
Cheam High School
Chatsworth Road, Cheam, Sutton, Surrey, SM3 8PW |
1.49 miles |
|
Nonsuch High School for Girls
Ewell Road, Cheam, Ewell Road, Cheam Surrey, Sutton, Surrey, SM3 8AB |
1.59 miles |
|
Coombe Boys' School
College Gardens, Blakes Lane, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 6NU |
1.73 miles |
|
Blossom House School
Blossom House School, Station Road, Motspur Park, Surrey, KT3 6JJ |
1.78 miles |
|
Blenheim High School
Longmead Road, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 9BH |
1.82 miles |
|
Glyn School
The Kingsway, Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 1NB |
1.88 miles |
|
Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form
Tala Close, Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 7EY |
1.92 miles |
|
The Holy Cross School
25 Sandal Road, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 5AR |
1.94 miles |
|
North East Surrey College of Technology
Reigate Road, Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 3DS |
1.96 miles |
|
Southborough High School
Hook Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 5AS |
2.19 miles |
|
Dysart School
190 Ewell Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 6HL |
2.29 miles |
|
Glenthorne High School
Sutton Common Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM3 9PS |
2.3 miles |
|
Raynes Park High School
Bushey Road, London, SW20 0JL |
2.33 miles |
|
Shrewsbury House School
107 Ditton Road, Surbiton, KT6 6RL |
2.42 miles |
The Mead Infant and Nursery School is part of Bourne Education Trust, which runs 30 schools. The nearest others:
- Auriol Junior School Epsom
- Meadow Primary School Epsom
- Nonsuch Primary School Epsom
- West Ewell Primary School and Nursery Epsom
- Epsom and Ewell High School Epsom
- Epsom Primary and Nursery School Epsom
- Teddington School Teddington
- Woodmansterne Primary School Banstead
- Tadworth Primary School Tadworth
- Woodlands School Leatherhead
What is The Mead Infant and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for The Mead Infant and Nursery School is Expected standard, from an inspection in March 2026.
When was The Mead Infant and Nursery School last inspected by Ofsted?
The Mead Infant and Nursery School was last inspected in March 2026.
How many pupils does The Mead Infant and Nursery School have?
The Mead Infant and Nursery School has 292 pupils on roll.
What age range does The Mead Infant and Nursery School cover?
The Mead Infant and Nursery School for pupils aged 3 to 7.
Where is The Mead Infant and Nursery School?
The Mead Infant and Nursery School is at Newbury Gardens, Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 0QG.