Parkside Community Primary School
Heathfield, TN21 8QQ · East Sussex · primary school
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63rd 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,836 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.0/10 among them, against 6.3/10 nationally. 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 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.83 |
| Ofsted | 14 | 35% | 0.48 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Parkside Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted inspected the school in March 2026 under the new framework. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.0 out of 10 among them, against 6.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Zylo Drama club, play netball or football, and attend both breakfast and after-school clubs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 225 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How does the new Ofsted report-card framework influence current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Parkside Community Primary School
Overview
Parkside Community Primary School is described as a place where pupils are "very proud" and feel safe, with leaders demonstrating a "clear moral purpose." The report highlights "exemplary" behaviour and attitudes to learning, alongside "highly effective" support for vulnerable pupils and those with special educational needs. While most aspects of the school meet or exceed expected standards, there are specific areas regarding teaching consistency and handwriting that require attention.
Strengths
- Attendance and behaviour are rated at a "Strong standard," with "exemplary" pupil attitudes and "robust" leadership actions to reduce persistent absence.
- Inclusion is rated at a "Strong standard," with leaders having a "very secure, detailed understanding" of children’s needs and providing "expert support" that removes barriers to learning.
- Personal development is rated at a "Strong standard," featuring an "extensive" curriculum that fosters "deep, detailed knowledge" and a "clear sense of belonging."
- Staff and pupils have "very positive relationships," and vulnerable pupils are supported "highly effectively" through personalised provision.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure staff "further develop practice to check pupils' understanding" to consistently identify and correct errors and misconceptions.
- Leaders should ensure pupils "strengthen their foundational knowledge and skills in handwriting," addressing gaps in letter formation quickly.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns being "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| 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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