Open Independent Christian Mixed

The Mead School

16 Frant Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5SN
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The Mead School
Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5SN
234 Pupils
250 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
— FSM %
118 Boys
116 Girls
About The Mead School

The Mead School is a mixed-gender Independent schools located in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Christian character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 234 pupils on roll. School capacity: 250. Current headteacher: Catherine Openshaw.

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 Other independent school
Type Group Independent schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Kent
Region South East
Administrative District Tunbridge Wells
Parliamentary Constituency Tunbridge Wells
Ward Pantiles
Urban / Rural Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Christian
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
SEN (Statutory / Non-stat) 0 / 19
Inspectorate ISI
Opened 16-10-1957
UKPRN 10080535
URN 118975
Data Last Updated 10-03-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Mead School is a Other independent school (group: Independent schools) in Tunbridge Wells, Kent.
The Mead School has 234 pupils, with a capacity of 250.
The Mead School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The admissions policy at The Mead School is: Non-selective.
Yes, The Mead School has a Christian religious character.
The Headteacher at The Mead School is Mrs Catherine Openshaw.
The Mead School is at 16 Frant Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5SN, in the Kent local authority, South East.
Sixth form at The Mead School: Does not have a sixth form.
The Mead School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Catherine Openshaw
16 Frant Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5SN
01892525837
www.themeadschool.co.uk
Location
TN2 5SN  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 118975
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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