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St John's Meads Church of England Primary School

Rowsley Road, Eastbourne, BN20 7XS

A Requires improvement-rated primary school in Eastbourne where 71% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Academy converter

Church of England

Pupils

182

Ages

4-11

FSM

7.7%

Capacity

218

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Mar 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

81.0%

Writing

81.0%

Maths

84.0%

RWM Combined

71.0%

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About St John's Meads Church of England Primary School

St John's Meads Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Eastbourne, East Sussex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2024 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 71% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 182 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Rowsley Road, Eastbourne, BN20 7XS | More schools in East Sussex

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St John's Meads Church of England Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Mar 2024 — Requires improvement
Nov 2011 — Good (predecessor: St John's Meads Church of England Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St John's Meads Church of England Primary School

What is St John's Meads Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?

St John's Meads Church of England Primary School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

What are St John's Meads Church of England Primary School's latest exam results?

St John's Meads Church of England Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 71% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is St John's Meads Church of England Primary School located?

St John's Meads Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Eastbourne, East Sussex (BN20 7XS).

How many pupils attend St John's Meads Church of England Primary School?

St John's Meads Church of England Primary School has around 182 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St John's Meads Church of England Primary School with other schools?

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