Burwash CofE School
Etchingham, TN19 7DZ · East Sussex · primary school
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6th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 6.3/10 against 4,263 of them, against 6.5/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.83 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| 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.
Burwash CofE School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 8.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (6.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in June 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 158 pupils against a stated capacity of 175. 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 who do not reach the expected standard in core subjects? What does a typical day look like for a child in the upper years? How does the school maintain its Outstanding rating in terms of daily teaching quality?
What Ofsted said about Burwash CofE School
Overview
The report describes a school where the vision of ‘caring children, loving learning’ is ‘fully realised’, resulting in pupils who are ‘deeply engaged and motivated’. Leaders have created a ‘highly ambitious curriculum’ that inspires ‘inquisitive and independent learners’, with all inspection categories judged as Outstanding.
Strengths
- The ‘unique and bespoke curriculum’ maps out ‘precise knowledge and skills’, enabling pupils to build ‘impressive’ understanding across subjects.
- Staff ‘precisely check pupils’ recall and understanding’ to quickly identify misconceptions and provide effective support, particularly for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Early years provision is ‘expertly crafted’, with a strong focus on developing vocabulary so children ‘talk with confidence’ and become ‘independent learners’.
- Reading is taught with ‘precision’, ensuring pupils become ‘confident readers’ through well-matched books and routine checks.
- Behaviour is ‘exemplary’, with ‘warm and respectful’ relationships and pupils who are ‘exceptionally well mannered and polite’.
Areas to improve
- The attendance of a ‘small proportion of pupils who are disadvantaged is not yet as high as the rest of the school’.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| 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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