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Polegate Primary School
Oakleaf Drive, East Sussex, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 6PT, East Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
91.9 / 100
Top 8%
Better than 92% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
692
Capacity
630
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
110%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a high LocaleIQ score, this primary school stands out for its strong overall performance, placing it better than 92% of schools. While 66% of students meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, only 2% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging all pupils. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 90% recommending the school.
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Last inspected: 15 January 2020Exempt from re-inspection ⓘQuality 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%. | 66% | Top 47% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Parent View (101 responses)
★★★★★4.2
School keeps me informed
98%
My child is happy
96%
Good range of subjects
96%
Progress is communicated
92%
My child feels safe
91%
I'd recommend this school
90%
My child makes good progress
89%
School has high expectations
89%
Good range of extra-curricular
85%
Behaviour is good
80%
School supports development
79%
School responds to concerns
65%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.4%
Gypsy/Roma2.7%
White Other2.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Asian Indian1.3%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Asian Other0.9%
Mixed Other0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Black African0.3%
Black Other0.1%
Location
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50.82530, 0.24719 · BN26 6PT
School details
Local authorityEast Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN114435
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.polegateschool.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Polegate Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Polegate Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 January 2020.
Is Polegate Primary School a good school?
Polegate Primary School scores 91.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 8% 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 Polegate Primary School?
Based on 101 Ofsted Parent View responses, Polegate Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
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