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Little Common School

Shepherds Close, Little Common Primary School, Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN39 4SQ, East Sussex


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
94.8 / 100
Top 5%
Better than 95% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
622
Capacity
630
Ages
211
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary

With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and a LocaleIQ score that places it in the top 5% of schools, this primary institution demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with 68% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2. Parent satisfaction is exceptionally high, with 96% recommending the school, reflecting a positive community environment. However, only 11% of pupils achieve the higher standard in key subjects, indicating room for improvement in stretching the most able learners.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 11 March 2020Exempt from re-inspection ⓘ
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%.68%Top 41% UK
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.11%Top 31% UK
Parent View (122 responses)
4.2
My child is happy
98%
Good range of subjects
97%
I'd recommend this school
96%
My child feels safe
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
School keeps me informed
94%
My child makes good progress
94%
School has high expectations
93%
Progress is communicated
89%
Behaviour is good
88%
Bullying is dealt withParent View publishes % who disagree that bullying is dealt with — lower is better. Bar shows room for improvement (100% − disagree).
15% disagree
School supports development
85%
School responds to concerns
66%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.4%
White Other3.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Mixed Other1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Black African0.5%
Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Location
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50.84493, 0.43669 · TN39 4SQ

School details
Local authorityEast Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN149894
School typeAcademy converter

Frequently asked questions
What is Little Common School rated by Ofsted?

Little Common School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 March 2020.

Is Little Common School a good school?

Little Common School scores 94.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 5% 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 Little Common School?

Based on 122 Ofsted Parent View responses, Little Common School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.

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