Parkland Junior School, Eastbourne
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Parkland Junior School excels at creating a happy, nurturing environment where pupils thrive both academically and emotionally. The school goes above and beyond with exceptional pastoral support and a wealth of enrichment activities, including access to real-life learning experiences like beekeeping and food preparation with professional chefs. Teachers provide skilled instruction across a broad curriculum, and all pupils - including those with SEND and disadvantaged pupils - receive the support they need to succeed.
Key Strengths
- Excellent behaviour and supportive relationships throughout the school with a strong nurturing ethos
- Outstanding support for pupils' mental health and well-being, with pastoral care and therapeutic activities that are transformative
- Well-designed, engaging curriculum across all subjects with strong teacher knowledge and skilful use of technology
- Effective support for pupils who struggle to read, resulting in fluency and enthusiasm for reading
- Strong support for pupils with SEND, with collaborative identification of needs and targeted interventions
Areas for Improvement
- Learning activities are not always designed to help pupils deepen their understanding when they are ready, which can prevent some pupils from moving on to new learning and developing greater depth of knowledge and skills
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with leaders meeting statutory duties with diligence and creating a culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Sport, music, performance, eco projects, STEM activities, junior careers programme, residential activity trips, breakfast club, after-school club
Parkland Junior School is a caring and happy junior school that has maintained good standards. The school provides excellent pastoral support, a broad curriculum, and exceptional personal development opportunities for all pupils.
At a Glance
38.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
27 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 67% to 79%. Maths has improved from 61% to 76%. Writing has remained stable at around 76%.
Class Sizes
30.4
Avg class size
30.4
KS2
8
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
243 pupils
240 capacity
3 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Eastbourne
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Eastbourne
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(103)
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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
5.27995%
Overall absence
12.04819%
Persistent absence
249
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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