The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 54% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (111% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
54%
-8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 50 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 11-18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 700
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 25.5%
Governance
- Head
- Mr Jon Goulding (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Location
Hailsham, BN27 3UW
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHailsham Academy
All-through · 644m away
Hailsham Community College
Secondary · 647m away
Jemini Response
Independent · 695m away
The Ropemakers' Academy
Free school · Grammar · 935m away
Hawkes Farm Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Thornton Grove Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
East Sussex Academy
Academy · 1.6km away
Hellingly Community Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Grovelands Community Primary School?
Grovelands Community Primary School currently has 700 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Grovelands Community Primary School take?
Grovelands Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 11-18. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Grovelands Community Primary School?
Grovelands Community Primary School is in Hailsham, BN27 3UW. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Grovelands Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Grovelands Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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