Parkland Junior School
Brassey Avenue, Eastbourne, BN22 9QJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Parkland 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 1st of 12 primary schools in Eastbourne. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2020.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 February 2020, report published 22 May 2020
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 May 2025
Pupils offer a delightful welcome to everybody at this caring and happy junior school. Pupils are keen to introduce visitors to the school's llamas, ducks and chickens. They take true pride in caring for these animals. These rich experiences underpin the highly nurturing ethos of the school. Behaviour is excellent from the classroom to the school field. Relationships are supportive and kind. Pupils respect the views of others and proudly celebrate differences. The school's values of honesty, aspiration, resilience, positivity and cooperation permeate school life. Support for pupils' mental health and well-being is a strength. Pupils learn to manage their feelings and make positive choices. Extensive pastoral care and therapeutic activities are transformative for pupils who have experienced worries. One parent represented the views of many when they said that the school 'always goes above and beyond to help'. Expectations are consistently high for everyone. Pupils achieve well. Results were lower than usual in national assessments for mathematics at the end of key stage 2 in 2024, so the school has focused on strengthening mathematics provision further. Pupils are now achieving well, applying concepts and skills with great success in lessons. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are thriving with strong support. Pupils flourish academically and emotionally.
What the school should improve
- Occasionally, pupils are not supported to move on to new learning as soon as they are ready. This can prevent some pupils from developing a greater depth of knowledge and skills. The school should ensure that learning activities help pupils to access more advanced learning when they have learned essential knowledge securely.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
63 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
243 pupils on roll, with places for 240
Schools near Parkland Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkland Infant School | 0.1 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Not published |
| Oakwood Primary Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Heron Park Primary Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 41% met the expected standard |
| Ocklynge Junior School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 52% met the expected standard |
| Shinewater Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 53% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- SWALE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Ms Sally Simpson
- Phone
- 01323502620
- Address
- Brassey Avenue, Eastbourne, BN22 9QJ
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- URN
- 144660
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.