Polegate Primary School
Oakleaf Drive, East Sussex, Polegate, BN26 6PTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Polegate Primary School is a primary school in Polegate for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 214 schools in East Sussex. It ranks 38th of 129 primary schools in East Sussex. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in January 2020.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 15 January 2020, report published 6 February 2020
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 May 2025
Pupils rate their vibrant and friendly school highly. They feel very lucky to attend Polegate Primary. The school's vision of 'learning without limits' is tightly woven through daily life. Pupils work hard during lessons and pay close attention to their teachers, thanks to the school's high expectations. Pupils achieve well across the curriculum. They thoroughly enjoy their interesting, fun and relevant learning. Pupils behave impeccably and appreciate the excellent relationships that they have with each other and with staff. Pupils are safe and know that staff care about them. If ever they feel worried, they are confident that adults would help them. Staff make sure that the school is a happy and secure place. Pupils' well-being is a top priority. The school offers great pastoral support. Skilled staff help pupils to understand and to manage their feelings independently. Pupils are encouraged to be physically active at playtimes through a wide range of games and activities. Regular sessions in the on-site swimming pool mean that pupils quickly gain water confidence. Through the curriculum, pupils are taught how to manage risk, including when online. This means that pupils have a thorough understanding of internet safety. The school prepares them very well for the next stage in life.
What the school should improve
- In a couple of subjects, pupils do not fully understand some important concepts. This means that, over time, their recall is weak or jumbled. This does not provide firm foundations for new learning. The school should ensure that, in these subjects, key ideas are taught precisely and clearly and that pupils fully understand these important facts.
- The school does not analyse absence information in enough detail. This means that trends and patterns over time, particularly around persistent absence, may be missed. The school should ensure that absence information is reviewed effectively.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
90 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
689 pupils on roll, with places for 630
Schools near Polegate Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willingdon Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Oakwood Primary Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Stone Cross School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| Parkland Junior School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Parkland Infant School | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Deborah Jones
- Phone
- 01323482404
- Address
- Oakleaf Drive, East Sussex, Polegate, BN26 6PT
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- URN
- 114435
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.