Tollgate Community Junior School

URN: 114458 • Eastbourne BN23 6NL

Overview

Name
Tollgate Community Junior School
URN
114458
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
59.4 / 100
Tollgate Community Junior School building in Eastbourne

Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Stephen Dennis (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Winston Crescent, Eastbourne BN23 6NL
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Summary

Tollgate Community Junior School is a mixed community primary school located in Eastbourne, East Sussex, with a current enrolment of 391 pupils and a capacity of 420. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every child is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. The ethos of the school is centred around collaboration, with an emphasis on the partnership between staff, parents, and the wider community.

The curriculum at Tollgate is broad and enriching, covering core subjects such as Science, Maths, and English, as well as a variety of creative and physical disciplines. The school promotes hands-on learning experiences, ensuring that pupils are engaged and motivated in their studies. Additionally, the school has a strong focus on personal, social, health, and economic education (PSHE), preparing students to be responsible members of society.

Tollgate Community Junior School is in the process of joining the Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust, which will enhance its collaborative efforts with other schools. The school prides itself on maintaining an open-door policy, encouraging parents to be actively involved in their children's education and school life.

Key details

LA
East Sussex
Age range
7 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
420
Pupils
391
Boys
199
Girls
192
FSM %
33.80
Open date
Close date
2023-09-30
Last Ofsted
2018-01-09
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
East Sussex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 391 199 192 420 33.80
2024-09-11 391 199 192 420 33.80
2023-09-11 389 203 186 420 27.20
2022-09-11 389 203 186 420 27.20
2021-09-11 419 212 207 420 25.30
2020-09-11 391 200 191 407 21.50

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