Meridian Primary School, London
Meridian Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in London. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2022. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 313th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 2,457th of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 2.5 first-choice applications for every place. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
- Demand
- 2.5 first choices per place
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Greenwich (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Meridian Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 93% of Year 6 pupils at Meridian Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 82% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 82% and 81% in Greenwich and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 93% in reading and 93% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Meridian Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 71 families put Meridian Primary School as their first choice and 191 named it as one of their preferences, for 28 places offered. That is 2.5 first choices for every place. 43 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Meridian Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Meridian Primary School are St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 73% reading, 68% maths); Christ Church Church of England Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 82% reading, 71% maths); St Luke's Church of England Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 79% reading, 76% maths); and Canary Wharf Primary, Glenworth (0.5 miles, Outstanding, 87% reading, 90% maths).
Meridian Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolChrist Church Church of England Primary SchoolSt Luke's Church of England Primary SchoolCanary Wharf Primary, Glenworth
Who goes there
15.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 41.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (28%), Asian (9%) and Black (7%).
In 2026, 57 pupils (24.7%) received SEN support and 8 (3.5%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Meridian Primary School has a resourced provision for hearing impairment: 18 places, 14 pupils on roll.
Staffing
Meridian Primary School had 17 teachers in 2026, one for every 12 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Maze Hill Rail Station, about 340 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Trafalgar Estate, 70 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 695 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Greenwich (458), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
Meridian Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Meridian Primary School are George Green's School (0.4 miles), St Ursula's Convent School (0.6 miles) and The John Roan School (0.6 miles).
George Green's SchoolSt Ursula's Convent SchoolThe John Roan School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's September 2022 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Meridian Primary School excels at creating a kind, respectful environment where children feel safe and happy. The school prioritises reading from the moment children arrive and provides outstanding early years provision with a rich learning environment. Staff genuinely care about pupils' welfare and academic success, with excellent support for all learners including those with special educational needs and deaf pupils.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding behaviour and personal development, with pupils treating each other respectfully and feeling safe and happy
- Strong focus on reading from early years, with effective phonics teaching and support for pupils new to English
- Well-planned curriculum in most subjects, particularly mathematics, with good use of revisiting key knowledge
- Excellent support for all pupils including those with special needs and deaf pupils in the specialist provision
- High-quality enrichment activities such as working with archaeologists and educational visits
Areas for Improvement
- A small number of wider curriculum subjects do not provide enough opportunities for pupils to revisit and practise key learning, meaning pupils don't remember knowledge as well as in other subjects
- Leaders should continue to embed consistent curriculum approaches across all subjects
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective with clear systems in place, all staff trained to recognise signs of harm, and strong liaison with external agencies to secure expert help when needed.
Extracurricular Activities
Parent reading sessions, camping trips in Year 2 and 6, visit to Wiltshire for Year 5 pupils, annual arts festival, outdoor games at breaktime
Meridian Primary School is a good school where pupils are enthusiastic, well-behaved, and happy. The school provides high-quality pastoral support and has outstanding provision in the early years.
At a Glance
15.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Resourced provision: Hearing
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 93% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 93% to 82% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 86% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
24.7
Avg class size
28.0
Infant (KS1)
23.8
KS2
9
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Meridian Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Meridian Primary School.
- art-K Greenwich360m away · Not yet graded
- Park View Outdoor Play670m away · Not yet graded
- Bree's Little Stars After School Club Randall Place900m away · Not yet graded
- Link Chinese Limited James Wolfe920m away · Not yet graded
- Bree's Little Stars Afterschool Club - James Wolfe920m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Ferry Terminals
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Meridian Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Meridian Primary School is in Greenwich; for families living there:
Apply to Greenwich for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 77
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 13
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 77 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 13 serious and 64 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 on a bicycle.
15 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Greenwich is 52 (the median across 108 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Your chances of a place at Meridian Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
209 pupils
210 places
1 spare place in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Greenwich council
Places available
3,431
Applications
2,921
Got 1st preference
89.3%
Got preferred school
98.6%
All primary applications across Greenwich council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: 2.5 first choices per place
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
57
SEN Support
8
EHC Plans
28.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Meridian Primary School has a resourced provision for hearing impairment: 18 places, 14 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
231
Total Pupils
102
Boys
129
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
17
Teachers
13.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£66,245
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,920
Per pupil
£1531k
Total funding
£39k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.1%
Overall absence
9.7%
Persistent absence
185
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Meridian Primary School
Questions parents ask about Meridian Primary School
What are SATs results like at Meridian Primary School?
Of the pupils at Meridian Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 93% reached the expected standard in reading and 82% did so in maths.
What is Meridian Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Meridian Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2022.
What is the catchment area for Meridian Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Meridian Primary School is oversubscribed, Greenwich allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Meridian Primary School?
Meridian Primary School was full in 2025, at 100% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Meridian Primary School?
Classes at Meridian Primary School average 24.7 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Meridian Primary School?
Meridian Primary School has around 231 pupils on roll. 15% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Meridian Primary School have specialist SEN provision?
Meridian Primary School has a resourced provision for hearing impairment: 18 places, 14 pupils on roll.
What is attendance like at Meridian Primary School?
4.1% of sessions were missed at Meridian Primary School in 2024/25. 9.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Meridian Primary School?
Apply through Greenwich's coordinated admissions process, naming Meridian Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Meridian Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 5 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Meridian Primary School: art-K Greenwich (360m away, registered, not yet graded), Park View Outdoor Play (670m away, registered, not yet graded) and Bree's Little Stars After School Club Randall Place (900m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Meridian Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 77 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 13 serious and 64 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 on a bicycle. 15 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Greenwich is 52 (the median across 108 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Meridian Primary School?
Meridian Primary School is at Old Woolwich Road, Greenwich, London, SE10 9NY.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)