The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2020
- The school is at capacity (110% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% 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, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 64 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 692
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 18.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Head
- Mrs Deborah Jones (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Outstanding
January 2020 | School Inspection
Short inspection
April 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Oakleaf Drive, East Sussex, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 6PT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Polegate Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Polegate Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Polegate Primary School?
Polegate Primary School currently has 692 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Polegate Primary School take?
Polegate Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Polegate Primary School?
Polegate Primary School is in Polegate, BN26 6PT, in the East Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Polegate Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Polegate Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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