Broadwater Down Primary School vs The Mead School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 604 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Broadwater Down Primary School
Tunbridge Wells · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
109 students
The Mead School
Tunbridge Wells · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
203 students
| Measure | Broadwater Down Primary School Tunbridge Wells, South East | The Mead School Tunbridge Wells, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #735 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #3961 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 109 | 203 |
| Pupils on roll | 109 | 203 |
| Free school meals | 40.4% | – |
| Capacity filled | 51.9% | 81.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | – |
| 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 | Tunbridge Wells | Tunbridge Wells |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.broadwater-down.kent.sch.uk | www.themeadschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Mead School is the larger school with 203 students compared with 109.
- •Broadwater Down Primary School is a local authority school while The Mead School is a independent 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 Broadwater Down Primary School better than The Mead 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 Broadwater Down Primary School and The Mead School?
About 604 m in a straight line, between Tunbridge Wells and Tunbridge Wells in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Broadwater Down Primary School: 109. The Mead School: 203. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Broadwater Down Primary School and The Mead School rank in South East?
Broadwater Down Primary School is 735th of 2,471 and The Mead School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).