The Meads Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: The Meads Primary School
Address: The Meads Primary School, Mill Way
Town/City: East Grinstead
County: West Sussex
Postcode: RH19 4DD
Telephone Number: 01342 322905
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Miss Nicole Essex
Capacity: 320
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 286 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 89% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 8.7%

Location and administration

URN: 125964
DfE Number: 938/2242
UKPRN: 10079762
UPRN: 10070639384
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Mid Sussex (E07000228)
Constituency: East Grinstead and Uckfield (E14001212)
Electoral Ward: East Grinstead Town (E05014724)

Easting & Northing: 539252E, 137231N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 7' 5.12" N 0° 0' 41.99" W
Plus Code: 9C3X4X9Q+68

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Michelle Adkin - Governor. Appointed on 24 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 September 2028.
  • Mrs Eileen Virginia Batten-Evatt - Governor. Appointed on 19 May 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 18 May 2029.
  • Mrs Gaelle Marie-Lee Blake - Governor. Appointed on 20 May 2025 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 19 May 2029.
  • Miss Melanie Jane Essex - Governor. Appointed on 24 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 November 2029.
  • Miss Nicole Marie Essex - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Julie Anne Fleming - Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 January 2027.
  • Mrs Diana Claire Holmes - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 12 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 November 2028.
  • Mr Matthew Hoyes - Governor. Appointed on 25 November 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 24 November 2026.
  • Mrs Stacey Leech - Governor. Appointed on 28 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 27 November 2029.
  • Dr Christopher Manning - Governor. Appointed on 28 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 27 November 2029.
  • Mr Paul Trevor Tippett - Governor. Appointed on 13 October 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 12 October 2027.