What is the Ofsted rating of Summerdown School?

Summerdown School has an Ofsted rating of "Outstanding", based on an inspection in 28 January 2025.

How many pupils does Summerdown School have?

Summerdown School has 161 pupils enrolled.

Who is the headteacher of Summerdown School?

The headteacher of Summerdown School is Karen Sitwell-Cook.

What type of school is Summerdown School?

Summerdown School is a Free schools special with a Special phase of education.

Which local authority is Summerdown School in?

Summerdown School is in the East Sussex local authority area.

Free schools special Special Open

Summerdown School

📍 3 Broadwater Way, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 9PZ

Ofsted: Outstanding (28 January 2025)

161

Pupils

31.1%

Free school meals

1 September 2022

Opened

About this school

Summerdown School is a Free schools special serving special age pupils, located in Eastbourne, East Sussex. The school has 161 pupils enrolled. It was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 28 January 2025. The Headteacher is Karen Sitwell-Cook. The school is administered by East Sussex local authority. It belongs to THE SOUTHFIELD TRUST. It opened in 1 September 2022.

School details

Head: Karen Sitwell-Cook
Trust: THE SOUTHFIELD TRUST
Local authority: East Sussex
Gender: Mixed
URN: 149138

Contact

📞 01323921630 ✉️ info@education.gov.uk 🌐 Visit website 📋 Ofsted Report

Admissions

Applications for places at Summerdown School are handled by the school or the local authority (East Sussex). See the school's website for admissions arrangements, or read the GOV.UK guide to school admissions.

SATs Performance (Key Stage 2)

Meeting the expected standard · 2024-25

Reaching the higher standard · 2024-25

The expected standard means pupils reached the level the Department for Education expects in reading, writing and maths combined by the end of primary school.
The higher standard means pupils achieved a high score in reading and maths and were working at greater depth in writing.

Source: Department for Education school performance data. Check this school on GOV.UK →