Dallington Church of England Primary School
Heathfield, TN21 9NH · East Sussex · primary school
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93rd 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 4,318 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.3/10 among them, against 2.5/10 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 | 58.0 · 35 | 40% | 1.39 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Dallington Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.3 out of 10 among them, against 2.5 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 118 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
How does the school support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6?
What Ofsted said about Dallington Church of England Primary School
Overview
Dallington Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school where pupils thrive in a caring environment. Leaders provide an ambitious curriculum that is meaningful and relevant, with strong support for reading and pupils with special educational needs. However, inconsistencies in curriculum implementation across some subjects require further refinement to ensure secure learning.
Strengths
- Pupils form strong relationships and feel happy and safe, supported by a "warm and welcoming atmosphere."
- Teachers have good subject knowledge and use questioning effectively to check understanding and adapt teaching for gaps in learning.
- Staff support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities well, with helpful training enabling careful lesson adaptations.
- Leaders prioritise reading, ensuring children develop a "love of story" and become fluent, confident readers.
- Pupils enjoy a wide range of extra-curricular activities, including clubs that develop rural skills, with full inclusion for disadvantaged pupils.
Areas to improve
- Leaders need to refine the curriculum in some subjects so that the sequence of learning is precise enough for pupils to develop understanding systematically.
- Leaders must monitor curriculum implementation more closely to ensure it is embedded securely and consistently across all subjects.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving comprehensive training to identify risks and leaders acting swiftly to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 44% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| 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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