SchoolScoresParkland Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of SWALE ACADEMIES TRUST
Brassey Avenue, Eastbourne, BN22 9QJ
01323 502620 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 11 February 2020.
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 | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 8 May 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
27 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Eastbourne comparisons use the 9 of its 19 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 10 have 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 | Eastbourne | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 5th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Eastbourne. Higher than 21% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 92% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 9th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Eastbourne. Higher than 11% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 9th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Eastbourne. Higher than 8% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 70% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 14 parents whose child had been bullied 3rd highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Eastbourne. Higher than 55% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 57% | 56% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 22 parents who had raised a concern Joint 8th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Eastbourne. Higher than 16% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 68% | 81% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 14 parents of children with SEND 16th highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in East Sussex. Higher than 61% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | – | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 5th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Eastbourne. Higher than 30% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 11%). 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. Eastbourne figures pool parents at the Eastbourne 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
63 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 | 13% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 79% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 76% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 76% | 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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | East Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 5th highest of 19 state primary schools in Eastbourne. Higher than 76% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 36.2% | 25.4%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 5th highest of 19 state primary schools in Eastbourne. Higher than 38% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.5% | 2.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 9th highest of 19 state primary schools in Eastbourne. Higher than 59% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.6% | 16.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 17th highest of 19 state primary schools in Eastbourne. Higher than 42% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.0% | 9.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 7th lowest of 19 state primary schools in Eastbourne. Lower than 42% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.3% | 5.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 5th lowest of 19 state primary schools in Eastbourne. Lower than 48% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 12.1% | 14.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 9th lowest of 19 state primary schools in Eastbourne. Lower than 41% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.6 | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 4th lowest of 19 state primary schools in Eastbourne. Lower than 62% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.08% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 4th highest of 19 state primary schools in Eastbourne. Higher than 56% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.1 | 20.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 9th highest of 19 state primary schools in Eastbourne. Higher than 57% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.1 | 10.9 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 4th highest of 19 state primary schools in Eastbourne. Higher than 91% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 31.6% | 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
- Parkland Infant School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected
- Oakwood Primary Academy 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Heron Park Primary Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ocklynge Junior School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Shinewater Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Stafford Junior School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Willingdon Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022, before conversion) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- West Rise Primary School and Nursery 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2025
- Motcombe Infants' School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Parkland Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Parkland Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 11 February 2020. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 8 May 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Parkland Junior 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 Parkland Junior School?
85% of the 27 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Parkland Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 144660.
- 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.