News
The Mead School Shortlisted for the 2026 Music & Drama Awards!
We are thrilled to announce that The Mead School has been named a finalist in the 2026 Music & Drama Education Awards for Excellence in Primary/Early Years (Music & Drama)!
Sourcing the Best: Quality Food for Mead School Children
Sourcing the Best: Quality Food for Mead School Children. At The Mead School, we firmly believe that well-nourished children are better prepared to learn, concentrate and thrive. Our commitment to fresh, homemade, and locally sourced ingredients ensures every meal is both satisfying and beneficial for our children's health and energy.
Mastering the Skill of Learning: Metacognition
At The Mead, we equip our children with two essential languages: one for emotions and one for learning. We call this second language metacognition, which is simply giving children the words to understand how they learn.
Empowering Parents: Phonics and Maths Workshops at The Mead School
At The Mead School, we believe that children make the best progress when home and school work in partnership. To support this, we recently invited parents to take part in a series of engaging and practical workshops designed to strengthen understanding of key areas in early learning – phonics and maths.
What is a Good Education? By Catherine Openshaw
At The Mead School's recent Prizegiving, Headmistress Catherine Openshaw spoke passionately about the deceptively simple question: "What is a good education?" Her speech explored seven key themes at the forefront of a Mead education, one that takes a holistic approach in nurturing every child.
A Guide for Parents: How to Choose a Prep School That Prioritises Both Results and Well-being
A Guide for Parents: How to Choose a Prep School That Prioritises Both Results and Well-being
Another Performing Arts Success: LAMDA Results -100% distinctions
We are absolutely thrilled to share some incredible news from our recent LAMDA (London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art) examinations.
Growing Up, Going Further: Our Residential Programme Fostering Independence and Global Citizens
Growing Up, Going Further: Our Residential Programme Fostering Independence and Global Citizens
Every Child Shines on Stage at Our School
Every Child Shines on Stage at Our School
We are proud to be the only school in Tunbridge Wells where every single child—from Reception through to Year 6—takes to the professional theatre every year, in a whole school show. That’s 200 children singing, dancing, acting and shining in the spotlight.
Early Years Sports Day
Pre-Reception and Reception classes participated in a Sports Day. The event is a great way to participate in sports activities and prepared them sporting events.
Reception welcome their Grandparents
Reception welcome their Grandparents
This week, our Reception children had the absolute joy of welcoming their grandparents into school for a very special morning together. The room was buzzing with excitement and packed full of proud, smiling grandparents, all eager to spend time with their grandchildren.
Year 6 Shine in ISA Drama Competition with Animal Farm
Year 6 Shine in ISA Drama Competition with Animal Farm
We are incredibly proud to share that our Year 6 pupils received an Honourable Mention in the Independent Schools Association (ISA) Drama Competition for their powerful performance of Animal Farm