Cradle Hill Community Primary School
Seaford, BN25 3BA · East Sussex · primary school
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46th 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 — 5.2/10 against 4,247 of them, against 5.6/10 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 | 40% | 2.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
Cradle Hill Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Kittiwakes Club, Choir, Tag Rugby, and Football Tournaments, and visit PGL. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 661 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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
What specific support is provided for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How are the breakfast and after-school clubs structured to support daily routines?
What Ofsted said about Cradle Hill Community Primary School
Overview
Cradle Hill Community Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils feel safe, happy, and well-supported. Leaders maintain high expectations for every pupil, fostering a strong sense of community and character through diverse opportunities. While the curriculum is ambitious and well-designed, it is at varying stages of development, with some subjects requiring further refinement to ensure consistent pupil achievement.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy learning about their physical and emotional well-being, using techniques to manage emotions and self-regulate.
- The school offers rich opportunities for character development, including forest school, sustainability lessons, and careers workshops, ensuring all pupils benefit.
- Behaviour is excellent, with high levels of respect, rare bullying, and positive interactions encouraged through initiatives like ‘compliment boxes’.
- Teachers possess good subject knowledge, routinely checking understanding and addressing misconceptions swiftly to support all pupils, including those with SEND.
- Reading is prioritised with a well-structured phonics programme and high-quality texts, enabling pupils to read fluently and with confidence.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, recent curriculum changes are not yet fully implemented, leading to gaps in understanding and lower achievement for some pupils.
- Leaders need to ensure teachers implement the intended curriculum effectively to support all pupils in achieving well across the whole curriculum.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff rigorously identifying risks, maintaining diligent records, and communicating well with external agencies to support vulnerable pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 72% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 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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