Staines Preparatory School vs The Mead School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 63 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Staines Preparatory School
Staines-Upon-Thames · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
202 students
The Mead School
Tunbridge Wells · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
203 students
| Measure | Staines Preparatory School Staines-Upon-Thames, South East | The Mead School Tunbridge Wells, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 202 | 203 |
| Pupils on roll | 202 | 203 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 54% | 81.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Staines-Upon-Thames | Tunbridge Wells |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.stainesprep.co.uk | www.themeadschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Mead School is the larger school with 203 students compared with 202.
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 Staines Preparatory 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 Staines Preparatory School and The Mead School?
About 63 km in a straight line, between Staines-Upon-Thames and Tunbridge Wells in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Staines Preparatory School: 202. The Mead School: 203. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Staines Preparatory School and The Mead School rank in South East?
Staines Preparatory School is unranked and The Mead School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).