Brede Primary School
Rye, TN31 6DG · East Sussex · primary school
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43rd 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 3,697 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.1/10 among them, against 7.9/10 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 | 100.0 · 100 | 40% | 3.99 |
| Ofsted | 12 | 35% | 0.40 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Brede Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 100.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 6.0%, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.1 out of 10 among them, against 7.9 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted inspected the school in March 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 97 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 curriculum support pupils who have already met the expected standard? What specific activities take place during the breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the school track progress for the small cohort of pupils aiming for the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Brede Primary School
Overview
Brede Primary School provides a high-quality education where pupils achieve well and feel safe, valued, and happy. The report highlights a "positive environment" with "calm, orderly and respectful" behaviour, noting that leaders have created a culture where safeguarding is "everyone's responsibility." While most aspects of the school meet the expected standard, attendance and behaviour are rated at a strong standard.
Strengths
- Attendance is "above national averages overall," with rapid improvements for vulnerable pupils and those with special educational needs.
- Pupils achieve "above what is typical nationally in reading, writing and mathematics" by the end of Year 6, including disadvantaged pupils.
- The curriculum is described as "ambitious, broad and balanced," with a clear priority on reading, writing, and mathematics from Reception.
- Behaviour is "highly positive," with pupils helping to design rules and incidents of bullying being "rare and resolved swiftly."
- Staff provide "robust pastoral and emotional support," ensuring pupils feel ready for school and barriers to learning are removed quickly.
Areas to improve
- Staff should consistently use information from checks on pupils' understanding to inform teaching, ensuring "future learning builds securely on what pupils already know."
- Governors should refine their monitoring approach to gain a "thorough understanding of the impact of leaders' actions" without compromising staff workload.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 79% |
| 2024/25 | 100% |
| 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
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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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