SchoolScoresLittle Common School
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
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Shepherds Close, Little Common Primary School, Bexhill-on-Sea, TN39 4SQ
01424 842297 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 11 March 2020. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 4 June 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
122 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Bexhill-on-Sea comparisons use the 7 of its 8 state primary schools with comparable results. The other one has no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Bexhill-on-Sea | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 2nd highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bexhill-on-Sea. Higher than 70% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 91% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 3rd highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bexhill-on-Sea. Higher than 45% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 90% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 4th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bexhill-on-Sea. Higher than 37% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 82% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 37 parents whose child had been bullied 2nd highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bexhill-on-Sea. Higher than 35% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 49% | 44% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 95 parents who had raised a concern 3rd highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bexhill-on-Sea. Higher than 55% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 79% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 38 parents of children with SEND 1st highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bexhill-on-Sea. Higher than 95% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 72% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 2nd highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bexhill-on-Sea. Higher than 72% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96%said yes | 86% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 20%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Bexhill-on-Sea figures pool parents at the Bexhill-on-Sea schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
90 pupils in this year group.
68% — 7 points above the East Sussex average, and 6 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | East Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 68% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 11% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 80% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 80% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 78% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in East Sussex. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 90 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 101 |
| Of those, offered a place | 85 (84%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 153 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 1.1
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | East Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 7th highest of 8 state primary schools in Bexhill-on-Sea. Higher than 36% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.1% | 25.4%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 8 state primary schools in Bexhill-on-Sea. Higher than 30% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.1% | 2.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 7th highest of 8 state primary schools in Bexhill-on-Sea. Higher than 12% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.4% | 16.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 8th highest of 8 state primary schools in Bexhill-on-Sea. Higher than 24% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.2% | 9.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 4th lowest of 8 state primary schools in Bexhill-on-Sea. Lower than 45% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.2% | 5.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 8 state primary schools in Bexhill-on-Sea. Lower than 48% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 12.0% | 14.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 3rd lowest of 8 state primary schools in Bexhill-on-Sea. Lower than 32% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.4 | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 5th lowest of 8 state primary schools in Bexhill-on-Sea. Lower than 31% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded2 pupils | 0.32% | 0.08% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 1st highest of 8 state primary schools in Bexhill-on-Sea. Higher than 72% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.5 | 20.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 8 state primary schools in Bexhill-on-Sea. Higher than 78% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.5 | 10.9 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 5th highest of 8 state primary schools in Bexhill-on-Sea. Higher than 31% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 7.7% | 15.0%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Glenleigh Park Primary Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- King Offa Primary Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- All Saints CofE Primary School, Bexhill 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Chantry Community Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 42% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Peter and St Paul CofE Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ninfield CofE Primary School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Inadequate (2022, before conversion) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Pebsham Primary Academy 2.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Little Common School's Ofsted rating?
Little Common School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 11 March 2020. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 4 June 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Little Common School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 6 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Little Common School?
96% of the 122 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Little Common School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Little Common School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 101 families put Little Common School as their first choice for 90 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 85 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 149894.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.