Estcots Primary School vs The Meads Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Estcots Primary School
East Grinstead · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
403 students
The Meads Primary School
East Grinstead · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
286 students
| Measure | Estcots Primary School East Grinstead, South East | The Meads Primary School East Grinstead, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #979 of 2,471 | #1826 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #5449 of 15,697 | #10893 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 403 | 286 |
| Pupils on roll | 403 | 286 |
| Free school meals | 8.7% | 8.7% |
| Capacity filled | 77.4% | 89.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 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.estcots.co.uk | www.meads.w-sussex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Estcots Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.9 vs 36.7).
- •Estcots Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (61% vs 53%).
- •Estcots Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 2%).
- •Estcots Primary School is the larger school with 403 students compared with 286.
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 Estcots Primary School better than The Meads Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Estcots Primary School ranks higher (61.9 vs 36.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Estcots Primary School and The Meads Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between East Grinstead and East Grinstead in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Estcots Primary School: 403. The Meads Primary School: 286. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Estcots Primary School and The Meads Primary School rank in South East?
Estcots Primary School is 979th of 2,471 and The Meads Primary School is 1826th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).