Alfriston School is a community school serving families in Polegate and the wider East Sussex area. The school is well established within the local education landscape.

The school educates mixed pupils aged 5 to 11. It currently has 79 pupils on roll with space for 105, offering a broad curriculum across all primary year groups.

The most recent Ofsted inspection, published on 10 June 2025, rated the school Outstanding. Inspectors highlighted the overall quality of education and the strong relationships between staff and pupils.