Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery, Peacehaven

In its own words: "From the moment our children join us, we know that every day, every lesson, every opportunity count, as we support them on their learning for life adventure. No time is wasted as we skilfully and enthusiastically inspire them to do their best, preparing them for every new challenge, every new experience."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, rugby, gymnastics, karate and choir.

Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 24 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 62% of Year 6 pupils at Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery reached the expected standard in reading and 52% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 72% in East Sussex and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 74% in reading and 64% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 70 families put Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery as their first choice and 139 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. That is 1.2 first choices for every place. 10 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery are Peacehaven Heights Academy (0.6 miles, 80% reading, 79% maths); Telscombe Cliffs Academy (0.8 miles, 69% reading, 70% maths); Breakwater Academy (1.5 miles, Good, 81% reading, 81% maths); and Harbour Primary and Nursery School (1.9 miles, Good, 81% reading, 79% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery.

11.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (81%) and Mixed (7%).

Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery has a SEN unit for autism: 8 places, 3 pupils on roll.

Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery had 29 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Southease - Piddinghoe Road, about 1.9 miles away in a straight line.

10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Cripps Avenue (adjacent), 160 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 122 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and public order offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in East Sussex (65), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery issued 29 suspensions, 6.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 1 permanent exclusion.