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The Meads Primary School

The Meads Primary School, Mill Way, East Grinstead, RH19 4DD
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The Meads Primary School
East Grinstead, RH19 4DD
289 Pupils
320 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
9.30% FSM %
151 Boys
138 Girls
About The Meads Primary School

The Meads Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 4–11 based in West Sussex, South East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 289 pupils on roll. School capacity: 320. Current headteacher: Nicole Essex.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with West Sussex or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority West Sussex
Region South East
Administrative District Mid Sussex
Parliamentary Constituency East Grinstead and Uckfield
Ward East Grinstead Town
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 No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10079762
URN 125964
Data Last Updated 11-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Diana Holmes Chair of Governors 12/11/2024 11/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Michelle Adkin Governor 24/09/2024 23/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Eileen Batten-Evatt Governor 19/05/2025 18/05/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Gaelle Blake Governor 20/05/2025 19/05/2029 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Ms Sandra Devine Governor 16/01/2024 07/07/2025 Elected by parents
Miss Nicole Essex Governor 01/09/2019 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Miss Melanie Essex Governor 24/11/2025 25/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Julie Fleming Governor 01/02/2023 31/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Matthew Hoyes Governor 25/11/2022 24/11/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Stacey Leech Governor 28/11/2025 27/11/2029 Elected by parents
Dr Christopher Manning Governor 28/11/2025 27/11/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Paul Tippett Governor 13/10/2023 12/10/2027 Elected by school staff
Schools Nearby
Estcots Primary School
1.22 km • East Grinstead
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Sackville School
1.29 km • East Grinstead
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St Peter's Catholic Primary School
1.66 km • East Grinstead
Other
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, East Grinstead
1.77 km • East Grinstead
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Halsford Park Primary School
1.93 km • East Grinstead
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Blackwell Primary School
1.95 km • East Grinstead
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Meads Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in East Grinstead, West Sussex.
The Meads Primary School has 289 pupils, with a capacity of 320.
The Meads Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at The Meads Primary School is Miss Nicole Essex.
The Meads Primary School is at The Meads Primary School, Mill Way, East Grinstead, RH19 4DD, in the West Sussex local authority, South East.
Sixth form at The Meads Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
The Meads Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Miss Nicole Essex
The Meads Primary School, Mill Way, East Grinstead, RH19 4DD
01342322905
www.meads.w-sussex.sch.uk
Location
RH19 4DD  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 125964
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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