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Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery
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Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery
- Primary
- Peacehaven BN10 8BZ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The school’s well-trained staff teach phonics consistently well from the Nursery.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is sequenced so that pupils build knowledge and skills across a broad range of subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: In a small number of subjects, checks on pupils' understanding are not always effective.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Most pupils are learning and achieving well overall, though recent outcomes were affected by high pupil mobility.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour is excellent; they strive to uphold the school’s rules of ‘ready, respectful, safe’.
Support for Falling Behind: The school should ensure staff have training to identify when pupils need additional help.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders passionately believe in inclusion, showcased by the 'Ocean Rooms' for pupils with autism.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel happy, safe and valued, confident they can talk to any adult in the school.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: There is a precise focus on identifying pupil needs and understanding them well.
Parent Feedback: Ofsted Parent View is used for gathering parent opinions on the school.
Parental Involvement: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to share their views and get involved.
Extracurricular Activities: Exceptional learning opportunities include visits to Glyndebourne Opera House, National Gallery, and Buckingham Palace.
Outdoor Facilities: The outside areas reflect the ambition for pupils to play, with a vast array of equipment available.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are well-trained and share a determination to ensure all pupils succeed.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers make regular checks to see how well pupils are achieving and adapt the curriculum as needed.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular checks in most subjects ensure effective teaching and adjustments as needed.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In some subjects, checks on pupils’ understanding need to be more effective.
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Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in East Sussex, South East.
It has 472 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 45% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The Meridian Community Primary School & Nursery is pleased to have you. Because learning at Meridian is enjoyable, we adore it. We employ learning behaviours to improve our learning (Year 1) (Year 2) "Meridian is nice and friendly." (Year 3) "We work together to create vibrant learning walls!" (Year 4) "We like to commemorate important occasions." (Year 5) "We embark on adventures to further our education" (Year 6) "This is a calm and purposeful school where pupils enjoy learning and are very proud of their school and how their teachers help them to learn" November 2018: Ofsted.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.3 | 25.8 | 21.8 |
| Proficient Math | 100 | 108 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 109 | 105 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 100 | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 97 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 45% | 53.25% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 1% | 4.59% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 100 4 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 4 | 96 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 37% 25 | 59.55% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 5 | 8.37% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.7 | Well Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 2 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 4 | 97 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 62% 9 | 60.7% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 8 | 7.47% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.1 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 95 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 53% | 54.93% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 5.77% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.2 | Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
