Alfriston School, Polegate
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Alfriston School excels at creating a caring, ambitious community where every child feels valued and supported to succeed. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed to develop curious, independent learners, with particular strength in reading and early mathematics. Beyond academics, the school enriches pupils' lives through regular opportunities in sport, drama, and music, while teaching important life skills like resilience and empathy.
Key Strengths
- Excellent curriculum that encourages pupils to think independently and become lifelong learners
- Outstanding early reading and mathematics programmes that give children a strong start
- High expectations for all pupils, including those with SEND, who achieve as well as their peers
- Rich enrichment activities including daily sport, drama, and music with regular performances
- Effective support for pupils to develop resilience, manage anxiety, and build confidence
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Sport, drama, music, opera visits, canoeing, ploughing match visits, eco committee, school council
Alfriston School is a small primary school in East Sussex where pupils are proud, feel safe, and thrive academically. The school has been rated Outstanding across all key areas including quality of education, behaviour, personal development, leadership, and early years provision.
At a Glance
12.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
33 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 87% to 92%. Maths has improved from 67% to 77%. Writing has improved from 67% to 77%.
Class Sizes
19.8
Avg class size
16.0
Infant (KS1)
23.5
KS2
4
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
81%
Available places
85 pupils
105 capacity
20 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Polegate
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Polegate
Admissions Demand - East Sussex
Places available
5,643
Applications
4,708
Got 1st preference
91.2%
Got preferred school
98.0%
Primary admissions across East Sussex (2025/26)
Inspection History(7)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.51661%
Overall absence
18.66667%
Persistent absence
75
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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