Ocklynge Junior School
Victoria Drive, Eastbourne, BN20 8XNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Ocklynge Junior School is a primary school in Eastbourne for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 214 schools in East Sussex. It ranks 6th of 12 primary schools in Eastbourne. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 November 2024, report published 3 December 2024
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 5 November 2024
The school has pupils' best interests at the heart of all it does. Pupils enjoy learning because they experience an ambitious and exciting curriculum. It strives to develop the whole child and it does this superbly. The school meets pupils' personal needs and removes any barriers to learning. As a result, pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well. Pupils behave exceptionally well in lessons and around school. Pupils confidently discuss their school values: responsible, respectful, reflective and resilient. They know what they mean in practice and model these to each other. Pupils develop trusting relationships with staff and each other. They feel safe. Bullying is not tolerated. Pupils are confident that staff will deal with issues quickly and fairly. Pupils respond well to clear and consistently applied routines. They value the praise they receive for their hard work and achievements. As a result, pupils adopt a positive mindset. Pupils' wider development is exceptional. The school goes above and beyond to provide pupils with experiences beyond the academic. For example, the very well-developed and spacious outdoor areas provide plenty of scope for energetic and imaginative play. Pupils can also experience nature through the wildlife areas as they regularly explore the outdoor environment.
What the school should improve
- The curriculum is new and still under development in some subjects. As a result, it is not yet being consistently implemented as leaders intend. In particular, the strategic use of assessment to evaluate pupils' knowledge over time and adapt the curriculum is not always as effective as it could be. The school should continue its work to develop its approach to assessment to ensure that gaps in knowledge are identified and that this information is used to adapt the curriculum and promptly inform interventions for pupils who need additional support.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
207 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
720 pupils on roll, with places for 840
Schools near Ocklynge Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motcombe Infants' School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Pashley Down Infant School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Parkland Junior School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Parkland Infant School | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Not published |
| St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- SOUTH DOWNS LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Paul Reilly
- Phone
- 01323725839
- Address
- Victoria Drive, Eastbourne, BN20 8XN
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- URN
- 144954
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.