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Alfriston School
North Road, Alfriston, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 5XB, East Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
91.4 / 100
Top 9%
Better than 91% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
79
Capacity
105
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
75%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with 54% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 75% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 97% of respondents recommending the school. However, only 8% of students achieved the higher standard in KS2, indicating room for improvement in pushing students towards advanced academic success.
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Last inspected: 10 June 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 54% | Bottom 25% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Parent View (33 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child feels safe
100%
Behaviour is good
97%
I'd recommend this school
97%
Progress is communicated
97%
My child is happy
94%
School keeps me informed
94%
My child makes good progress
94%
Good range of subjects
94%
School has high expectations
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
School supports development
91%
School responds to concerns
70%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.5%
Mixed Other5.1%
White Other3.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.5%
Gypsy/Roma2.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Location
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50.81031, 0.15324 · BN26 5XB
School details
Local authorityEast Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN114385
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Alfriston School rated by Ofsted?
Alfriston School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 June 2025.
Is Alfriston School a good school?
Alfriston School scores 91.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 9% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Alfriston School?
Based on 33 Ofsted Parent View responses, Alfriston School receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
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