Is Park Mead Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 22 October 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 26th of 136 primary schools in East Sussex. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Park Mead Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 71% of pupils at Park Mead Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Park Mead Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Park Mead Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Park Mead Primary School

Michelham Priory Road, Upper Dicker, Hailsham, BN27 3QP

Local ranking26th of 136 primary schools in East Sussex

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

105

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 22 October 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 71.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 6.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 82.0%
Writing (Expected): 76.0%
Maths (Expected): 71.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 53.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 106.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 101.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 101.0
Cohort Size: 17

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 88
Boys: 49 (54%)
Girls: 41 (46%)
Capacity: 105 (86% full)
SEND: 22.7%
FSM Eligible: 18.2%
EAL: 1.1%
SEN with EHC Plan: 0.0%
SEN Support: 22.7%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 4.7

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 16.7% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 89.8%
White Other: 3.4%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 3.4%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.3%
Mixed Other: 1.1%

89.8%

White British

3.4%

White Other

3.4%

Mixed White & Black Caribbean

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01323844247

office@parkmead.e-sussex.sch.uk

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Michelham Priory Road

Hailsham, South East

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Administrative

URN: 114408
UKPRN: 10072139
Establishment No.: 2076

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