Motcombe Infants' School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 5-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Macmillan Drive Eastbourne East Sussex BN21 1SN |
| Reference Number | 114460 |
Motcombe Infants’ School remains a good school, showcasing a strong commitment to high ambitions for all pupils. The school's well-structured learning environment effectively supports pupil engagement and achievements across the curriculum. Notable strengths include impressive pupil behavior, the development of a love for reading through diverse texts, and the comprehensive support for students with special educational needs. Leadership is effective in promoting a positive school ethos and fostering community involvement among pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 227 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.07%
Girls: 44.93% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 18.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 27.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 25.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 44 | 31 | 75 |
| 2 | 45 | 40 | 85 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 72.2% |
| White, Other | 10.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.5% |
| White & Asian | 2.2% |
| African | 2.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.8% |
| Indian | 1.8% |
| Asian, Other | 1.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 02 Feb 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 02 Feb 2023 | School inspection |
| 23 Jan 2018 | Short inspection |
| 11 Jul 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 18 Jun 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Oct 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Leaders have high ambition for all pupils.
- Purposeful and well-considered learning environment promoting successful learning.
- Impressive pupil behavior; respectful and caring towards one another.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Strong and structured approach to teaching reading.
- Encouragement of pupils' wider development and community involvement.
Areas for Improvement
- Disadvantaged pupils did not achieve as well as previous cohorts in national assessments.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 100 | 7 |
| Third Preference | 65 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
The South Downs School
Beechy Avenue, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 8NU |
0.37 miles |
|
Pashley Down Infant School
Beechy Avenue, Pashley Down Infant School, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 8NX |
0.45 miles |
|
Ocklynge Junior School
Victoria Drive, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 8XN |
0.58 miles |
|
St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School
3 Tutts Barn Lane, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 8XT |
0.81 miles |
|
Stafford Junior School
Ringwood Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 8UA |
1.2 miles |
|
Bourne Primary School
Melbourne Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 8BD |
1.42 miles |
|
Parkland Infant School
Brassey Avenue, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 9QJ |
1.46 miles |
|
Parkland Junior School
Brassey Avenue, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 9QJ |
1.46 miles |
|
Roselands Infants' School
Woodgate Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 8PD |
1.48 miles |
|
St John's Meads Church of England Primary School
Rowsley Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 7XS |
1.72 miles |
|
Heron Park Primary Academy
Dallington Road, Hampden Park, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 9EE |
1.72 miles |
|
Bede's Prep School
Duke's Drive, Eastbourne, BN20 7XL |
1.83 miles |
|
Oakwood Primary Academy
Magnolia Drive, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 0SS |
1.85 miles |
|
St Andrew's Church of England Infants School
Winchelsea Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 7PP |
1.94 miles |
|
Tollgate Community Junior School
Winston Crescent, Seaside, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 6NL |
2.22 miles |
|
Willingdon Primary School
Rapsons Road, Willingdon, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 9RJ |
2.27 miles |
|
West Rise Primary School
Chaffinch Road, Langney, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 7SL |
2.42 miles |
|
Shinewater Primary School
Milfoil Drive, Langney, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 8ED |
2.55 miles |
|
The Haven Church of England Methodist Primary School
Atlantic Drive, Sovereign Harbour South, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 5SW |
2.69 miles |
|
Langney Primary Academy
Chailey Close, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 7EA |
2.74 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
The Cavendish School
Eldon Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 1UE |
0.16 miles |
|
Gildredge House
Compton Place Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 8AB |
0.7 miles |
|
Ratton School
Park Avenue, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 2XR |
0.89 miles |
|
East Sussex College Group
Cross Levels Way, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 2UF |
0.9 miles |
|
Summerdown School
3 Broadwater Way, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 9PZ |
1.16 miles |
|
Eastbourne College
Headmaster's House, Eastbourne, BN21 4JX |
1.36 miles |
|
Anderida Learning Centre
NEVILLE MEWS, 6A NEVILLE ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN22 8HR |
1.36 miles |
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The Lindfield School
Lindfield Road, Hampden Park, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 0BQ |
1.64 miles |
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The Eastbourne Academy
Brodrick Road, Hampden Park, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 9RQ |
1.67 miles |
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St Andrew's Prep
Meads, Eastbourne, BN20 7RP |
1.68 miles |
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The Turing School
Larkspur Drive, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 8EJ |
2.42 miles |
|
Willingdon Community School
Broad Road, Lower Willingdon, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 9QX |
2.47 miles |
|
Hazel Court School
Larkspur Drive, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 8EJ |
2.7 miles |
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St Catherine's College
Priory Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 7BL |
2.85 miles |