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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- Prospectus Download (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Our School Prospectus (other)
- Nursery Policies (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
- School Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Alfriston School (60.0)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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