Chyngton School
Seaford, BN25 3ST · East Sussex · primary school
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81st 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.4/10 against 2,365 of them, against 5.4/10 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 40% | 2.07 |
| 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.
Chyngton School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% 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%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in February 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 for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 332 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 new Ofsted framework’s separate grading affect daily teaching priorities? What specific support is available for pupils aiming for the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Chyngton School
Overview
Chyngton School provides a high-quality education where pupils feel "welcome," "safe" and "well-supported." The report highlights a "highly inclusive vision" and strong personal development, noting that staff work effectively to remove barriers to learning for all pupils, including those with special educational needs.
Strengths
- Inclusion is rated at a "Strong standard," with leaders systematically putting pupils’ needs first and using funding to ensure no barriers to achievement.
- Personal development is rated at a "Strong standard," featuring a "broad, ambitious" programme that builds emotional resilience and understanding of British values.
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are actively identified and managed.
- Pupils benefit from a "calm environment" where behaviour is consistently positive and bullying is rare.
- Staff are "expertly trained" to support pupils’ wellbeing, conducting daily checks and adapting teaching to individual needs.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should further refine pedagogical practice so that the curriculum is delivered with "even more consistency."
- Leaders should continue working with families and agencies to ensure improvements in pupils’ attendance are sustained.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, meaning leaders have established an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and 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 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 45% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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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