The short version
Above-average SATs results. 84% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
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.
17% 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 7 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 88
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 18.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Head
- Mr James Procter (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
April 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Michelham Priory Road, Upper Dicker, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3QP
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Park Mead Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Park Mead Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Park Mead Primary School?
Park Mead Primary School currently has 88 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Park Mead Primary School take?
Park Mead Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Park Mead Primary School?
Park Mead Primary School is in Hailsham, BN27 3QP, in the East Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Park Mead Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Park Mead Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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