Roselands Infants' School

About Roselands Infants' School

Roselands Infants' School in Eastbourne was rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, with every category — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision — all receiving the same Good mark. That represents a change from the school's previous inspection, where it was rated Outstanding. Because Roselands only takes children from age four to seven, its pupils do not sit Key Stage 2 SATs, so there are no Progress 8 or Attainment 8 scores to compare against the East Sussex local authority average of 59. The most telling academic metric available is the school's popularity at the admissions gate. For the 2025/26 intake, Roselands received 157 applications for 71 places, with 67 of those coming as first preferences. That gives an oversubscription ratio of 2.21 applications per place, a strong signal that local families see it as a reliable choice for the earliest years of primary education.

Because formal exam data is absent for this age group, the school's academic story is best understood through its Ofsted history and its demand among parents. The 2023 inspection noted that behaviour and attitudes were Good, and that personal development was also Good — both indicators that children are settled and engaged in their learning. The school's leadership team, led by headteacher Kyra Siddall-Ward, was rated Good for management. With 19.2 per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals, Roselands serves a community with above-average disadvantage, yet it remains heavily oversubscribed. That suggests parents trust the school to deliver a solid start, even if the formal exam data that older primary schools rely on simply isn't available here. The school has 265 pupils on roll against a capacity of 270, so it is running close to full.

The school sits on a site that includes a dining hall, library, sports hall, ICT suite, playing fields, and even a chapel — unusual for a non-religious school. There is also a sensory room, which ties into the school's broad SEND provision. Roselands lists support for six specific needs, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech, language and communication needs, and social, emotional and mental health difficulties. That makes it a practical choice for families whose children need extra support in the early years. The school offers a decent range of clubs — gardening, book club, choir and coding — and sports including athletics, football, cricket, tennis, rounders and swimming. It is not a feeder to any particular junior school, so parents will need to plan for the next step after Year 2. For families in Eastbourne looking for a well-regarded, inclusive infants' school that is clearly in demand, Roselands is worth a close look.

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