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Plumpton Primary School
Southdowns, Plumpton Green, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 3EB, East Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
21.5 / 100
Bottom 22%
Better than 22% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
130
Capacity
140
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly excelling in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 83% nationally for expected standards. However, only 6% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students further. Overall, it serves a small community of 130 pupils, providing a supportive environment within East Sussex.
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Last inspected: 21 June 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
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%. | 50% | Bottom 17% 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.0%
White Other6.9%
Asian Chinese1.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Mixed Other0.8%
Location
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50.93068, -0.05835 · BN7 3EB
School details
Local authorityEast Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN114410
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Plumpton Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Plumpton Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 June 2017.
Is Plumpton Primary School a good school?
Plumpton Primary School scores 21.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 22% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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