Brambletye School vs The Meads Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brambletye School
East Grinstead · Independent all-through · Ages 2–14
282 students
The Meads Primary School
East Grinstead · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
286 students
| Measure | Brambletye School East Grinstead, South East | The Meads Primary School East Grinstead, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1826 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #10893 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–14 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 282 | 286 |
| Pupils on roll | 282 | 286 |
| Free school meals | – | 8.7% |
| Capacity filled | 80.6% | 89.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | East Grinstead | East Grinstead |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.brambletye.co.uk | www.meads.w-sussex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Meads Primary School is the larger school with 286 students compared with 282.
- •Brambletye School is a independent school while The Meads Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Brambletye School better than The Meads Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Brambletye School and The Meads Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between East Grinstead and East Grinstead in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brambletye School: 282. The Meads Primary School: 286. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brambletye School and The Meads Primary School rank in South East?
Brambletye School is unranked and The Meads Primary School is 1826th of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).