Polegate Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Polegate Primary School
Address: Oakleaf Drive, East Sussex
Town/City: Polegate
County: East Sussex
Postcode: BN26 6PT
Telephone Number: 01323 482404
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Deborah Jones
Capacity: 630
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 689 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 109% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 17.5%

Location and administration

URN: 114435
DfE Number: 845/2105
UKPRN: 10073239
UPRN: 100062257643
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Wealden (E07000065)
Constituency: Lewes (E14001330)
Electoral Ward: Polegate North (E05011656)

Easting & Northing: 558369E, 105268N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 49' 33.35" N 0° 14' 50.46" E
Plus Code: 9F22R6GW+9W

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Willingdon Community School (1.6km)
  2. Willingdon Primary School (1.9km)
  3. Oakwood Primary Academy (2.7km)
  4. The Lindfield School (3.0km)
  5. The Eastbourne Academy (3.0km)
  6. East Sussex Academy (3.2km)
  7. Stone Cross School (3.2km)
  8. Parkland Infant School (3.4km)
  9. Parkland Junior School (3.4km)
  10. Hankham Primary School (3.5km)
Governors

  • Miss Emma Collins - Governor. Appointed on 30 November 2022 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 29 November 2026.
  • Mr Bryan Cook - Governor. Appointed on 14 May 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 13 May 2029.
  • Mrs Rebecca Elmer - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mr Nile Ingham - Governor. Appointed on 7 October 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 6 October 2028.
  • Mrs Deborah Jones - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Mrs Maureen Lambert - Governor. Appointed on 25 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 March 2027.
  • Mrs Elizabeth Latter - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 13 May 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 May 2029.
  • Miss Ashleigh Liddell - Governor. Appointed on 12 December 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 11 December 2029.
  • Mrs Tracy Wallis - Governor. Appointed on 24 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 September 2029.