The Mead School
A small Christian prep in Tunbridge Wells, The Mead School takes pupils from the age of three through to eleven, with around 234 children on roll. Its compact size lends itself to an intimate, family feel where individual children are easily known. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded the school its highest grade of "excellent", and judged its provision for personal development to be equally strong. Led by Head Mrs Catherine Openshaw, it is a co-educational, day-only setting.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 6 January 2026
Teaching & academics
The ISI rated the quality of pupils' achievements as "excellent", a reassuring marker for parents weighing up preparation for senior school entry. With a small roll and an age range that spans the full primary years, the school is well placed to track each child closely from the early years onwards.
Head · Mrs Catherine Openshaw
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- Christian
- Boarding
- No
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A small, Christian-rooted prep with top ISI marks for both achievement and personal development - one for families who value being properly known.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.