Polegate Primary School

URN: 114435 • Polegate BN26 6PT

Overview

Name
Polegate Primary School
URN
114435
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
69.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Deborah Jones (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01323482404
Website
Visit
Address
Oakleaf Drive, Polegate BN26 6PT

Summary

Polegate Primary School is a community school located in Polegate, East Sussex, with a current enrolment of 634 pupils. The school is committed to providing a nurturing and inspirational learning environment, continuously striving for improvement while maintaining high standards. The recent inspection in May 2025 confirmed the school's effective actions in upholding its educational quality.

The school has established a successful partnership with Willingdon Primary and Willingdon Community School to facilitate smooth transitions for pupils moving to secondary education. This collaboration aims to enhance educational outcomes across all three institutions, fostering a sense of community and shared goals.

Polegate Primary School also prioritises the well-being of its students, with a focus on inclusivity and support for individual needs. The school encourages parental involvement and hosts open days for prospective parents, ensuring that families feel welcomed and informed about the educational journey their children will undertake.

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Key details

LA
East Sussex
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
630
Pupils
692
Boys
357
Girls
335
FSM %
18.70
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2020-01-16
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
East Sussex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 692 357 335 630 18.70
2024-09-11 692 352 340 630 19.60
2023-09-11 669 347 322 630 18.60
2022-09-11 669 347 322 600 18.60
2021-09-11 635 328 307 570 17.90
2020-09-11 606 324 282 570 13.30

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