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The Mead School

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The Mead School

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234 pupils
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Details

Type

Independent School

Local Authority

Kent

Head Teacher

Mrs Catherine Openshaw

Gender

Mixed

Admissions

Non-selective

Religious Character

Other Faith

Opened

October 1957

Website

www.themeadschool.co.uk

Reference Number

118975

Additional Provisions

Nursery Provision

About This Data

  • School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.

Pupils

Summary

Total Pupils234 (94% of capacity)
Age Range3 – 11
GenderMixed
Boys / Girls50% / 50%
Free School Meals
English as Additional Language
SEN Support8.1%
SEN with EHCP0.0%
Overall Attendance
Persistent Absence

Class Sizes

Overall Average0.0
Key Stage 10.0
Key Stage 20.0

Total Pupils

Cohort Sizes

Pupil Ethnicities

About This Data

  • Data sourced from the National School Census for 2024/25, collected each January.
  • This is not live data. For current availability of places, contact the school or local authority directly.
  • Capacity refers to the maximum number of pupils a school can accommodate. Schools may operate above or below capacity, and spare places may only be available in certain year groups.
  • Persistent absence means a pupil missed 10% or more of their possible sessions during the academic year. Absence rates during 2020–2022 were significantly higher due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Inspections

ISI Inspections

4 inspections on record

  • 2026

    Routine Inspections 2026

    6 January 2026

    View report

    Standards Assessment

    StandardResult
    Leadership and management, and governanceMet
    Quality of education, training and recreationMet
    Pupils' physical and mental health and emotional wellbeingMet
    Pupils' social and economic education and contribution to societyMet
    SafeguardingMet

    Recommended Next Steps

    ensure that staff use teaching strategies effectively, including allowing sufficient time for pupils to demonstrate understanding, so that all pupils engage, contribute and participate equitably in learning.

  • 2023

    FCI / EQI reports 2023

    28 February 2023

    View report
  • 2018

    Regulatory Compliance 2018

    2 May 2018

    View report
  • 2014

    Integrated 2014

    17 June 2014

    View report

About This Data

  • Inspection data is sourced from the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), which inspects independent schools in England.
  • Ratings may have changed since the last inspection. Always check the latest report for current information.
  • ISI conducts different types of inspections including educational quality, regulatory compliance, and focused compliance visits.

Contact Information

Address

16 Frant Road
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
TN2 5SN

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