Park Mead Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Michelham Priory Road Upper Dicker Hailsham East Sussex BN27 3QP |
| Phone | 01323844247 |
| Reference Number | 114408 |
Park Mead Primary School has successfully maintained the standards highlighted in its previous inspection, demonstrating effective leadership and a committed staff. The school fosters a nurturing and inclusive environment where pupils feel safe and valued, with strong support for those with special educational needs. The curriculum is ambitious and well-sequenced, helping pupils to engage effectively with learning and develop positive attitudes towards their education. Notably, pupils enjoy a variety of activities and contribute to their community, showing active citizenship and respect for diversity.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 88 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50%
Girls: 50% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 18.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 19.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 14 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 25 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| 2 | 7 | 6 | 13 |
| 3 | 7 | 8 | 15 |
| 4 | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| 5 | 4 | 5 | 9 |
| 6 | 6 | 11 | 17 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89.8% |
| White, Other | 3.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.4% |
| White & Asian | 2.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 22 Oct 2024 | School inspection |
| 02 Apr 2019 | Short inspection |
| 09 Jun 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Sep 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 01 May 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Sep 2012 | Monitoring visit |
| 18 Jan 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Oct 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Oct 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong emphasis on a nurturing and friendly school environment
- High expectations for pupil behavior and engagement
- Ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum design
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs
- Strong focus on reading and phonics from an early age
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils
- Active citizenship projects that engage pupils with their community
- High attendance rates supported by monitoring and family involvement
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent checking of pupil understanding and misconceptions
- Need for sharper identification of learning gaps to adapt teaching
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 71% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 6% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 106 | ||
| Maths | 101 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.3 | ||
| Writing | 0.8 | ||
| Maths | -1 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 20 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 13 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Grovelands Community Primary School
Dunbar Drive, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3UW |
1.85 miles |
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Hellingly Community Primary School
North Street, Hellingly, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 4DS |
2.18 miles |
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Hawkes Farm Academy
Hawks Road, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 1ND |
2.3 miles |
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White House Academy
Marshfoot Lane, White House Academy, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 2FB |
2.48 miles |
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Chiddingly Primary School
Muddles Green, Chiddingly, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 6HN |
2.51 miles |
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Thornton Grove Academy
Marshfoot Lane, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 2PH |
2.73 miles |
|
Polegate Primary School
Oakleaf Drive, East Sussex, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 6PT |
3.25 miles |
|
Laughton Community Primary School
Church Lane, Laughton, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 6AH |
3.77 miles |
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Willingdon Primary School
Rapsons Road, Willingdon, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 9RJ |
4.16 miles |
|
Alfriston School
North Road, Alfriston, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 5XB |
4.39 miles |
|
East Hoathly CofE Primary School
Church Marks Lane, East Hoathly, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 6EQ |
4.62 miles |
|
Hankham Primary School
Hankham Road, Hankham, Pevensey, East Sussex, BN24 5AY |
4.75 miles |
|
Oakwood Primary Academy
Magnolia Drive, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 0SS |
4.93 miles |
|
Stone Cross School
Adur Drive, Stone Cross, Pevensey, East Sussex, BN24 5EF |
5 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Bede's Senior School
The Dicker, Hailsham, BN27 3QH |
0.21 miles |
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Hailsham Academy
Battle Road, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 1DT |
2.18 miles |
|
The Ropemakers' Academy
Reef Way, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 1FB |
2.39 miles |
|
Willingdon Community School
Broad Road, Lower Willingdon, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 9QX |
3.96 miles |