Denton Community Primary School and Nursery
Newhaven, BN9 0QJ · East Sussex · primary school
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89th 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 3,260 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.2/10 among them, against 2.7/10 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 | 52.0 · 22 | 40% | 0.88 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Denton Community Primary School and Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 52.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.2 out of 10 among them, against 2.7 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 232 pupils against a stated capacity of 308. 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 below the national median in literacy and numeracy? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in the higher standard? How does the nursery phase transition into the main primary curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Denton Community Primary School and Nursery
Overview
Denton Community Primary School and Nursery has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils love learning in this inclusive environment, demonstrating positive attitudes and purposeful work. The school is described as a happy place where staff build warm relationships and pupils behave well.
Strengths
- Pupils show "positive attitudes to learning" and are "prepared for their next steps," with high expectations driving their hard work.
- The curriculum is "ambitious" and "thoughtfully identified," ensuring pupils develop essential skills, particularly in reading and mathematics.
- Staff have "strong subject knowledge" and deliver teaching clearly, helping pupils recall prior learning and apply it effectively.
- There are "high expectations for all pupils," including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, who achieve well through adapted teaching.
- The school prioritises personal development, ensuring pupils are "well prepared for life in modern Britain" with positive attitudes towards diversity.
Areas to improve
- Strategies to ensure pupils remember their learning are not applied consistently well across all subjects, meaning some do not build knowledge securely.
- Occasionally, selected activities do not help pupils build on their learning, preventing some from learning curriculum content as well as they could.
Safeguarding
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 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 52% |
| 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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