Kent
The Mead School
Dependable results for a comprehensive intake; the journey is the main thing to weigh.
What the data says
Published data, read plainly. It tells you what to check next; it does not guarantee a place or replace your local authority’s admissions guidance.
Academic signal is not available for this school phase in our current dataset.
No Progress 8 data is available for this school in the years we hold.
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This school has a Christian religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
Watch-outs
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Christian). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
What to do next
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- Download and review the Supplementary Information Form
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Admissions and catchment
Independent schools run their own admissions outside the council process, so there is no catchment area or last offer distance to compare against. Registration and assessment dates are on the school’s website.
Entry, tests and fees
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Nearby and similar schools
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School information
| URN | 118975 |
| Local authority | Kent |
| Region | South East |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Other independent school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 3-11 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Catherine Openshaw |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Christian |
| Postcode | TN2 5SN |
| Latest pupils | 234 |
| FSM eligible | — |
Contact and identifiers
16 Frant Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 5SN
www.themeadschool.co.uk1892525837| DfE number | 6033 |
| UKPRN | 10080535 |
| Opened | 16 Oct 1957 |
| GIAS updated | 10 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |