Polegate Primary School

About Polegate Primary School

Polegate Primary School is a community school in Polegate, East Sussex, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 692 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (15 January 2020) rated it Outstanding. At the end of Key Stage 2, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 16.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

East Sussex →

School Type

Community school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 2–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

692 / 630 (110%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

15 January 2020

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Oakleaf Drive, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 6PT

Phone

01323482404

Headteacher

Deborah Jones

Website

www.polegateschool.co.uk/

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Polegate Primary School?

Polegate Primary School is a community school in Polegate, East Sussex, England, for pupils aged 2–11.

How many pupils does Polegate Primary School have?

Polegate Primary School has 692 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Polegate Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Polegate Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (15 January 2020).

How does Polegate Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

66% of pupils at Polegate Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Polegate Primary School?

Polegate Primary School is located at Oakleaf Drive, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 6PT.