Etchingham Church of England Primary School
Etchingham, TN19 7BY · East Sussex · primary school
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44th 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 — 5.5/10 against 4,166 of them, against 5.7/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
Etchingham Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with a national median of 64%. 8.0% reached the higher standard, 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 (5.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 98 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 not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Etchingham Church of England Primary School
Overview
Etchingham Church of England Primary School is described as a "caring village school" where pupils "delight in attending." The inspection highlights an "extremely positive atmosphere" driven by "exemplary" behaviour and a strong sense of community, with leaders making "swift and decisive improvements" since the executive headteacher’s arrival.
Strengths
- Behaviour and attitudes are "Outstanding," with pupils showing "genuine care for one another" and upholding values of "friendship, tolerance and compassion."
- Early years provision is "Outstanding," offering an "inspiring curriculum" and a "very strong start" through diverse indoor and outdoor play activities.
- Staff have "high expectations," helping pupils become "confident, fluent readers" through consistent phonics teaching and effective support for those falling behind.
- The school fosters personal development well, with pupils building resilience in the "forest school" and gaining "global awareness" through international links.
- Safeguarding arrangements are "effective," with staff trained to identify risks and concerns addressed "swiftly."
Areas to improve
- In a "minority of subjects," leaders have not yet defined clearly enough how curriculum content builds over time, meaning some pupils do not "deepen their learning as well as they could be."
- Subject leaders need to clarify the progression of learning in all subjects and ensure teachers implement this consistently to address minor inconsistencies in teaching.
Safeguarding
The report states that "The arrangements for safeguarding are effective," noting that leaders provide training to identify at-risk pupils, check that all adults are safe to work with children, and respond to concerns "swiftly."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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