Parkside Community Primary School

URN: 114482 • Heathfield TN21 8QQ

Overview

Name
Parkside Community Primary School
URN
114482
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
68.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Derek Hollywood (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01435864577
Website
Visit
Address
Beechwood Lane, Heathfield TN21 8QQ

Summary

Parkside Community Primary School, located in Heathfield, East Sussex, serves a mixed-gender population of 246 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 210. The school operates as a community primary school and includes a preschool, catering to children from Reception to Year 6. Parkside is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where kindness, respect, and ambition are core values.

The school offers a broad and engaging curriculum, supported by a dedicated team of teachers and teaching assistants. Facilities include spacious classrooms, a library, a computing room, and various outdoor spaces such as playgrounds, a sensory garden, and an outdoor classroom, all designed to enhance the learning experience. Wrap-around care is available through Breakfast and After School Clubs, providing additional support for families.

Parkside emphasizes the importance of partnership between the school, parents, and the local community to ensure the well-being and success of every child. The school's ethos focuses on developing self-confidence, independence, and determination in students, preparing them for their future educational journeys.

Key details

LA
East Sussex
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
210
Pupils
246
Boys
136
Girls
110
FSM %
12.10
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-07-04
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
East Sussex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 246 136 110 210 12.10
2024-09-11 241 126 115 210 11.70
2023-09-11 244 121 123 210 9.80
2022-09-11 244 121 123 210 9.80
2021-09-11 243 124 119 210 9.00
2020-09-11 262 129 133 210 3.80

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