Catsfield Church of England Primary School
Battle, TN33 9DP · East Sussex · primary school
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32nd 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 — 6.2/10 against 3,864 of them, against 6.0/10 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 62% | 3.86 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 38% | 2.19 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Catsfield Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 8.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (6.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join a Nurture club, Lego Therapy, and Cooking with Mrs Woods. Sports include football, netball, cross-country running, swimming, and the Daily Mile. Arts activities feature Time to Dance and dance. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 105 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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
With the roll matching capacity exactly, how does the school manage entry-year availability for new starters? How does the curriculum support pupils who do not reach the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is offered within the Nurture club for children needing additional emotional guidance?
What Ofsted said about Catsfield Church of England Primary School
Overview
Pupils are described as “happy, safe and thriving” in this “caring and ambitious village school.” The report highlights that the school’s vision is “fulfilled daily by joyful pupils and dedicated staff,” with “positive” behaviour and “exceptional” personal development. Although published test results were weaker in 2023, attainment is now “strong across the curriculum,” and the school has successfully improved provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- Personal development is “exceptional,” with pupils showing “secure understanding of online safety, healthy relationships, and environmental issues.”
- SEND provision is now a “strength,” with staff providing “extensive help” that helps pupils “blossom academically and emotionally.”
- Early years provision is effective, with children learning sounds accurately and becoming “fluent, confident, and motivated readers.”
- Mathematics is now a “strength,” with pupils demonstrating “secure understanding of mathematical concepts and procedures.”
- Staff morale is “high,” and leaders have secured improvements with “dedication and compassion.”
Areas to improve
- Recent curriculum improvements need more time to embed to ensure “teaching is consistently effective” across all subjects.
- Attendance for some pupils with SEND must improve, as they currently “do not attend highly enough” and miss out on support.
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 | 47% |
| 2023/24 | 88% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| 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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