Parkside Community Primary School, Heathfield
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 6 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school excels at creating an inclusive environment where every child feels safe, valued and supported. Staff are highly trained in supporting children with additional needs, and the school uses funding wisely to ensure disadvantaged pupils can access clubs and enrichment activities. Pupils develop strong character, showing impressive resilience, responsibility and kindness to one another.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional behaviour and attitudes to learning - pupils are self-disciplined, cooperative and show impressive resilience
- Outstanding support for vulnerable pupils and those with special educational needs through personalised provision
- Highly effective personal development curriculum that builds knowledge of online safety, diversity, British values and leadership opportunities
- Strong attendance across year groups with significant reduction in persistent absence
- Excellent inclusive practice with expert staff training and swift response to pupils' needs
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils' writing skills, including letter formation, are not as secure as they could be and errors are not always addressed consistently
- A small proportion of pupils develop misconceptions in lessons that are not identified and corrected
- Some children in early years are not as secure in writing as in other areas of the curriculum
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Pupil-led lunchtime clubs, sports programmes, play leader opportunities, library helpers, school farm care, music lessons, educational visits, outdoor gym equipment access
Parkside Community Primary School is a well-led school where pupils thrive in a safe, inclusive environment with strong attendance and exemplary behaviour. Leaders are committed to supporting all learners, particularly those with additional needs or facing disadvantage.
At a Glance
8.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 67% to 83%. Maths has remained stable at around 83%. Writing has remained stable at around 83%.
Class Sizes
27.4
Avg class size
28.5
Infant (KS1)
29.8
KS2
7
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
107%
Over capacity
225 pupils
210 capacity
15 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Heathfield
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Heathfield
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)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.94936%
Overall absence
11.95652%
Persistent absence
184
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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