The short version
Below-average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 53 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 741
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 30%
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Trust
- SOUTH DOWNS LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Paul Reilly
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Victoria Drive, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 8XN
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Ocklynge Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Ocklynge Junior School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ocklynge Junior School?
Ocklynge Junior School currently has 741 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ocklynge Junior School take?
Ocklynge Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ocklynge Junior School?
Ocklynge Junior School is in Eastbourne, BN20 8XN, in the East Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ocklynge Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Ocklynge Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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