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Summerdown School

3 Broadwater Way, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 9PZ, East Sussex


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
76.9 / 100
Top 23%
Better than 77% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
161
Capacity
155
Ages
316
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
104%
Summary

With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates a strong commitment to quality education, reflected in its LocaleIQ score, which is better than 77% of schools. While there is limited data on KS2 performance, parent satisfaction is notable, with 83% of respondents recommending the school.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 28 January 2025
Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs 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%.0%No UK data
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.0%No UK data
Parent View (23 responses)
3.2
Bullying is dealt withParent View publishes % who disagree that bullying is dealt with — lower is better. Bar shows room for improvement (100% − disagree).
4% disagree
My child feels safe
87%
I'd recommend this school
83%
Progress is communicated
83%
My child makes good progress
78%
Good range of subjects
74%
My child is happy
70%
Behaviour is good
70%
School supports development
70%
School keeps me informed
65%
School has high expectations
61%
School responds to concerns
52%
Good range of extra-curricular
35%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British74.5%
Mixed Other6.8%
White Other4.3%
Black African3.1%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Other1.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Asian Other0.6%
Black Other0.6%
Asian Indian0.6%
Location
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50.79198, 0.27556 · BN22 9PZ

School details
Local authorityEast Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN149138
School typeFree schools special

Frequently asked questions
What is Summerdown School rated by Ofsted?

Summerdown School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 January 2025.

Is Summerdown School a good school?

Summerdown School scores 76.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 23% 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 Summerdown School?

Based on 23 Ofsted Parent View responses, Summerdown School receives a satisfaction score of 64% across all parent survey questions.

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