Compare Parkside Community Primary School and Polegate Primary School and Willingdon Primary School

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Parkside Community Primary School (Primary) in Heathfield; Polegate Primary School (Primary) in Polegate; Willingdon Primary School (Primary) in Eastbourne — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Parkside Community Primary School, Polegate Primary School and Willingdon Primary School. They are primary phase and community school type located around Heathfield, East Sussex, Polegate, East Sussex and Eastbourne, East Sussex. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Parkside Community Primary School), published Apr 2017. The lowest is 2 (Willingdon Primary School), published Jun 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Willingdon Primary School (Jun 2024). average roll around ≈ 450, combined total ≈ 1,350, typical FSM 15–20%, range 10–15%–15–20%; all under East Sussex local authority.

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Attribute	Parkside Community Primary School TN21 8QQ	Polegate Primary School BN26 6PT	Willingdon Primary School BN20 9RJ
Phase / Type	Primary • Community school	Primary • Community school	Primary • Community school
Location	Heathfield East Sussex TN21 8QQ	Polegate East Sussex BN26 6PT	Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 9RJ
Latest Ofsted	1 25 Apr 2017	1 6 Feb 2020	2 24 Jun 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 700 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	210	630	420
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	East Sussex (845)	East Sussex (845)	East Sussex (845)
Website	www.parksideprimary.org	www.polegateschool.co.uk	willingdonprimary.co.uk
Telephone	01435864577	01323482404	01323482619
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Parkside Community Primary School

TN21 8QQ

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Heathfield
East Sussex
TN21 8QQ
Ofsted: 1 25 Apr 2017
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: East Sussex (845)
Website: www.parksideprimary.org
Telephone: 01435864577

Polegate Primary School

BN26 6PT

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Polegate
East Sussex
BN26 6PT
Ofsted: 1 6 Feb 2020
Pupils: ≈ 700 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: East Sussex (845)
Website: www.polegateschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01323482404

Willingdon Primary School

BN20 9RJ

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN20 9RJ
Ofsted: 2 24 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: East Sussex (845)
Website: willingdonprimary.co.uk
Telephone: 01323482619

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.