SchoolScoresStafford Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of CAVENDISH EDUCATION TRUST
Ringwood Road, Eastbourne, BN22 8UA
01323 733434 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 10 July 2024.
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 | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
56 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 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 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. | 82% | 92% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 8th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Eastbourne. Higher than 16% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 6th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Eastbourne. Higher than 17% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 21 parents whose child had been bullied 8th highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Eastbourne. Higher than 22% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 43% | 56% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 44 parents who had raised a concern 7th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Eastbourne. Higher than 19% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 70% | 81% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 8th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Eastbourne. Higher than 18% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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
87 pupils in this year group.
66% — 5 points above the East Sussex average, and 4 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | East Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 66% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 11% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 78% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 86% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 75% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 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 10th highest of 19 state primary schools in Eastbourne. Higher than 65% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 29.4% | 25.4%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 17th highest of 19 state primary schools in Eastbourne. Higher than 7% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.8% | 2.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 5th highest of 19 state primary schools in Eastbourne. Higher than 84% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.9% | 16.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 6th highest of 19 state primary schools in Eastbourne. Higher than 65% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.1% | 9.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 19 state primary schools in Eastbourne. Lower than 56% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.8% | 5.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 19 state primary schools in Eastbourne. Lower than 59% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.3% | 14.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 10th 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 7th lowest of 19 state primary schools in Eastbourne. Lower than 53% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.08% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 9th highest of 19 state primary schools in Eastbourne. Higher than 47% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.4 | 20.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 19 state primary schools in Eastbourne. Higher than 91% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.9 | 10.9 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 8th highest of 19 state primary schools in Eastbourne. Higher than 54% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 13.4% | 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
- Roselands Infants' School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022, before conversion) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bourne Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 33% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Andrew's CofE Infants School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion)
- Tollgate Community Junior School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Heron Park Primary Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
- Motcombe Infants' School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023
- Parkland Infant School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected
- Parkland Junior School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ocklynge Junior School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Stafford Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Stafford Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 10 July 2024.
How did Stafford Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 4 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Stafford Junior School?
79% of the 56 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Stafford 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 148724.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.