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St John's Meads Church of England Primary School
Requires Improvementgraded 12/03/2024Ages 4–11182 pupilsChurch of England
St John's Meads Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Eastbourne, within the East Sussex local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 182 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 12/03/2024 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Families comparing primary schools in Eastbourne can view St John's Meads Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementRequires Improvement
Last inspected 12/03/2024
Attendance & staffing
Attendance94.3%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence13.3%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher20.9England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS96%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals13.6%England avg 24.0%
English not first language13.6%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Eastbourne
All schools in Eastbourne →St Andrew's Prep0.3 miBede's Prep School0.3 miGildredge House1.2 miEastbourne College1.0 miMotcombe Infants' SchoolGood · 1.7 miThe South Downs SchoolGood · 1.7 mi
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