Open State Primary Mixed

Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery

Roderick Avenue North, Peacehaven, BN10 8BZ
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Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery
Peacehaven, BN10 8BZ
456 Pupils
420 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
27.20% FSM %
246 Boys
210 Girls
About Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery

Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Peacehaven, East Sussex, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 2–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 456 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Claire Westcott.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority East Sussex
Region South East
Administrative District Lewes
Parliamentary Constituency Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven
Ward Peacehaven North
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10073236
URN 114475
Data Last Updated 08-07-2025
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Barbara Gerding Chair of Governors 28/09/2023 27/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Charles Boxer Governor 14/03/2023 13/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Ciarron Clarkson Governor 22/04/2024 21/04/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Lisa Gendre Governor 01/07/2022 30/06/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Charlotte Mackay Governor 15/04/2024 14/04/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Sue Porter Governor 09/06/2022 08/06/2026 Appointed by LA
Mr Roger St John Governor 25/04/2024 24/04/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Claire Westcott Governor 10/01/2011 31/12/2035 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Dr Hannah Wood Governor 26/11/2021 25/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Peacehaven Community School
0.89 km • Peacehaven
Other
Peacehaven Heights Academy
1.01 km • Peacehaven
Other
Telscombe Cliffs Academy
1.33 km • Peacehaven
Other
Breakwater Academy
2.47 km • Newhaven
Other
Harbour Primary and Nursery School
3.04 km • Newhaven
Other
Seahaven Academy
3.11 km • Newhaven
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Peacehaven, East Sussex.
Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery has 456 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
The Headteacher at Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery is Ms Claire Westcott.
Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery is at Roderick Avenue North, Peacehaven, BN10 8BZ, in the East Sussex local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery: Does not have a sixth form.
Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Ms Claire Westcott
Roderick Avenue North, Peacehaven, BN10 8BZ
01273584212
www.meridianschool.co.uk
Location
BN10 8BZ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 114475
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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