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Parkland Infant School

Academy converter · Eastbourne · BN22 9QJ

Ages 5–7 · 178 pupils · East Sussex

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Ofsted

Expected standard

Overall absence

7.8%

Admissions demand

1.03 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-05-12

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence7.8%
Persistent absence (10%+)20.8%
Unauthorised1.2%
Authorised absence
6.6%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.6%
Enrolments in measure
125

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.03 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

62

Places offered

60

1st-preference offers

55

Total preferences (any rank)
100
Preferred offers (top 3)
60
Applications from outside LA
1
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill99%

178 pupils · 180 places

Pupils on roll
178
Boys / girls
86 / 92
School capacity
180
Capacity fill
178 / 180 (99%)
Free school meals
27%
FSM pupils
48
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 5–7

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: SWALE ACADEMIES TRUST
Academy trust
SWALE ACADEMIES TRUST
Sponsor
Swale Academies Trust
Headteacher
Ms Sally Simpson

Location

Address
Brassey Avenue
Postcode
BN22 9QJ
Town
Eastbourne
County
East Sussex
Local authority
East Sussex
District
Eastbourne
Constituency
Eastbourne
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 5–7, in Eastbourne, East Sussex, 178 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 27%.

Open schools in Eastbourne
35
Primary schools in Eastbourne
19
Academies among open schools in Eastbourne
63% (22)
Open schools in BN22
13
Primary in BN22
9
Open schools in East Sussex LA
220
Primary in East Sussex LA
144

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in EastbourneNear BN22

  • Parkland Junior School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Eastbourne · BN22 9QJ · East Sussex

    Ages 7–11

    • KS256%
    • Absence5.4%
    • FSM38.3%

    0.0 miles away

  • Oakwood Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Eastbourne · BN22 0SS · East Sussex

    Ages 3–11

    • KS253%
    • Absence7.7%
    • FSM36.4%
    • Demand0.95

    0.4 miles away

  • Heron Park Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Eastbourne · BN22 9EE · East Sussex

    Ages 4–11

    • KS244%
    • Absence7.7%
    • FSM38.0%
    • Demand0.90

    0.6 miles away

  • Ocklynge Junior School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Eastbourne · BN20 8XN · East Sussex

    Ages 7–11

    • KS256%
    • Absence5.1%
    • FSM28.3%

    1.1 miles away

  • Shinewater Primary School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy converter · Primary

    Eastbourne · BN23 8ED · East Sussex

    Ages 3–11

    • KS250%
    • Absence7.5%
    • FSM41.9%
    • Demand1.00

    1.2 miles away

  • Stafford Junior School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Eastbourne · BN22 8UA · East Sussex

    Ages 7–11

    • KS261%
    • Absence5.9%
    • FSM28.7%

    1.3 miles away

  • Willingdon Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Eastbourne · BN20 9RJ · East Sussex

    Ages 4–11

    • KS254%
    • Absence5.7%
    • FSM17.3%
    • Demand0.98

    1.4 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Ms Sally Simpson
Telephone
01323502862
Website
www.theparklandfederation.org

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