Ocklynge Junior School
Eastbourne, BN20 8XN · East Sussex · primary school
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112nd of 130 primary schools in East Sussex we can score, 144 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.4/10 against 2,502 of them, against 2.5/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 52.0 · 22 | 62% | 1.36 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 38% | 1.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ocklynge Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 52.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 720 pupils against a stated capacity of 840. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school monitor progress for pupils in the top 3.0% who reach the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Ocklynge Junior School
Overview
The report describes a school where leaders have driven "rapid improvement" since the previous inspection, resulting in a "high-quality education for all." Pupils enjoy an "ambitious and exciting curriculum" and benefit from "exceptional" personal development and behaviour. The school is praised for its inclusive environment and effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "exceptional" behaviour, listening attentively and modelling values such as being "responsible, respectful, reflective and resilient."
- The curriculum is "coherently sequenced," ensuring knowledge builds logically, with teachers using "clear explanations" and regular revisits to prior learning.
- Personal development is "exceptional," with pupils encouraged to debate values and take on leadership roles like "pupil parliament" and "peer mentors."
- Reading is central to the curriculum, with a "rigorous approach" to early reading helping pupils become "confident and fluent readers."
- Staff feel "valued" and supported, contributing to a positive culture where the school puts pupils’ best interests "at the heart of all it does."
Areas to improve
- The curriculum is still under development in some subjects and is not yet "consistently implemented as leaders intend."
- The strategic use of assessment to evaluate knowledge over time is "not always as effective as it could be," with occasional assessments on untaught knowledge.
- The school must ensure gaps in knowledge are identified quickly and used to "promptly inform interventions for pupils who need additional support."
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 44% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 52% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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