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Park Mead Primary School
Michelham Priory Road, Upper Dicker, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3QP, East Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
91.2 / 100
Top 9%
Better than 91% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
88
Capacity
105
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
84%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in Key Stage 2, this primary school demonstrates solid academic outcomes, with 71% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 33% nationally. Parent satisfaction is relatively high, with 79% recommending the school, although the percentage achieving higher standards is lower at 6%. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 4-11 in East Sussex.
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Last inspected: 9 June 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 71% | Top 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Parent View (28 responses)
★★★★★3.6
School keeps me informed
93%
Good range of subjects
86%
School supports development
82%
My child feels safe
79%
My child is happy
79%
My child makes good progress
79%
Behaviour is good
79%
I'd recommend this school
79%
Progress is communicated
79%
School has high expectations
75%
Good range of extra-curricular
68%
School responds to concerns
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.4%
White Other3.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.3%
Mixed Other1.1%
Location
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50.86445, 0.20593 · BN27 3QP
School details
Local authorityEast Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN114408
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Park Mead Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Park Mead Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 June 2015.
Is Park Mead Primary School a good school?
Park Mead Primary School scores 91.2/100 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 Park Mead Primary School?
Based on 28 Ofsted Parent View responses, Park Mead Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 72% across all parent survey questions.
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