Compare Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery and Telscombe Cliffs Academy

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

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Comparison of primary schools: Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery (Primary) in Peacehaven; Telscombe Cliffs Academy (Primary) in Peacehaven — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery and Telscombe Cliffs Academy. They are primary phase and community school and academy sponsor led type located around Peacehaven, East Sussex. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery), published Jul 2024. The lowest is 3 (Telscombe Cliffs Academy), published Nov 2021. The most recent inspection on record is for Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery (Jul 2024). average roll around ≈ 500, combined total ≈ 1,000, typical FSM 20–25%, range 15–20%–25–30%; all within the Step Academy Trust trust.

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Attribute	Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery BN10 8BZ	Telscombe Cliffs Academy BN10 7DE
Phase / Type	Primary • Community school	Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location	Peacehaven East Sussex BN10 8BZ	Peacehaven East Sussex BN10 7DE
Latest Ofsted	2 7 Jul 2024	3 10 Nov 2021
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 550 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	420	690
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	East Sussex (845)	Step Academy Trust
Website	www.meridianschool.co.uk	www.telscombecliffsacademy.org
Telephone	01273584212	01273583113
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery

BN10 8BZ

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Peacehaven
East Sussex
BN10 8BZ
Ofsted: 2 7 Jul 2024
Pupils: ≈ 450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: East Sussex (845)
Website: www.meridianschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01273584212

Telscombe Cliffs Academy

BN10 7DE

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Peacehaven
East Sussex
BN10 7DE
Ofsted: 3 10 Nov 2021
Pupils: ≈ 550 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Step Academy Trust
Website: www.telscombecliffsacademy.org
Telephone: 01273583113

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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