Polegate Primary School, Polegate
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
Polegate Primary creates a vibrant, caring environment where children flourish academically and emotionally. The school excels in English and has refined its maths teaching so pupils build strong mathematical knowledge. With high expectations, excellent behaviour, and strong pastoral support including an on-site swimming pool, your child will develop not just as a learner but as a confident, resilient young person.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve well across the curriculum with high expectations and strong engagement in learning
- Exemplary behaviour with a deeply ingrained culture of mutual respect and understanding throughout the school
- Excellent pastoral support and well-being provision, including skilled staff helping pupils manage their feelings
- Strong teaching in English, particularly writing, with expert support for pupils with SEND
- Ambitious, well-considered curriculum with logical links between subjects and carefully sequenced learning
Areas for Improvement
- In a couple of subjects, pupils do not fully understand key concepts, leading to weak recall over time
- School does not analyse absence information in enough detail, potentially missing patterns of persistent absence
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff ensuring the school is a happy and secure place where pupils feel confident asking for help.
Extracurricular Activities
Music clubs, sports clubs, arts clubs, residential trips
Polegate Primary School has successfully maintained its outstanding standards from its previous inspection. The school is vibrant and friendly, with a strong vision of 'learning without limits' that shapes daily life for all pupils.
At a Glance
17.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
101 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 77%. Maths has improved from 66% to 73%. Writing has improved from 78% to 83%.
Class Sizes
28.5
Avg class size
30.1
Infant (KS1)
29.9
KS2
22
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
109%
Over capacity
689 pupils
630 capacity
59 places over capacity
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(107)
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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
5.03332%
Overall absence
10.43165%
Persistent absence
556
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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