All Saints' and St Richard's Church of England Primary School
Heathfield, TN21 9AE · East Sussex · primary school
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97th of 130 primary schools in East Sussex we can score, 144 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,672 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.6/10 among them, against 4.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 58.0 · 35 | 40% | 1.39 |
| Ofsted | 13 | 35% | 0.45 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
All Saints' and St Richard's Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 8.0% against a national median of 7%. An April 2026 Ofsted inspection used the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.6 out of 10 among them, against 4.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Zylo Drama Club, Happy Me Dance Club, and Heathfield Benefice Junior Choir, with both breakfast and after-school clubs available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 86 pupils against a stated capacity of 140. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to bridge the gap between the current 58.0% attainment and the national median? What specific steps are taken to improve outcomes in the areas graded under the new Ofsted framework?
What Ofsted said about All Saints' and St Richard's Church of England Primary School
Overview
All Saints' and St Richard's Church of England Primary School is described as a "happy school" where pupils feel safe, valued, and well supported. The inspection highlights a "clear commitment to inclusion" and strong early years provision, with leaders placing pupils’ best interests at the centre of decisions. While most aspects of the school meet the expected standard, the report identifies specific areas for improvement regarding attendance consistency and teaching rigour.
Strengths
- Early years provision is rated at a "Strong standard," with staff using "high-quality interaction" and "rich vocabulary" to build children’s confidence and communication skills.
- The school fosters an "inclusive culture" where staff swiftly identify and meet the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, viewing this as a strength.
- Pupils benefit from a "calm, inclusive and welcoming environment" where bullying is not tolerated and adults act "quickly, consistently and effectively" to resolve concerns.
- Leaders and governors work closely with families and the local community, creating a "close bond" and ensuring pupil premium funding has a "clear impact" on disadvantaged pupils.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must prioritise attendance for all pupils, including those with special educational needs, to "consolidate current gains and reach consistently high levels."
- Teaching should focus more clearly on required knowledge and systematically check understanding to "secure highly effective standards across the school."
- Leaders need to complete the transition to the new personal, social, health and economic education programme so pupils build "secure and detailed knowledge."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 38% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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