Fletching Church of England Primary School
Uckfield, TN22 3SP · East Sussex · primary school
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117th 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 — 0.4/10 against 3,211 of them, against 0.7/10 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 | 36.0 · 6 | 40% | 0.22 |
| 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.
Fletching Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 36.0% 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% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Multisport Club and Gardening and Environment Club. Trips include visits to the British Museum, Ashdown Forest, the Sussex coastline, PGL centre in Windmill Hill, Knockhatch, and Devonshire Park. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 64 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 have not yet reached the expected standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to help children progress towards the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Fletching Church of England Primary School
Overview
Fletching Church of England Primary School is described as ‘a small school with big ideas’ where staff create a ‘warm and welcoming atmosphere’. The report highlights that pupils feel part of a ‘school family’ and benefit from an ‘ambitious curriculum’ that prepares them well for their next steps. Personal development is noted as ‘exceptional’, with pupils developing as ‘responsible, respectful and active citizens’.
Strengths
- Leaders provide an ‘ambitious curriculum with strong sequencing’ that is ‘meaningful and relevant to the pupils’.
- Staff ‘cater well for the needs of disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities’.
- The provision for personal development is ‘exceptional’, offering rich opportunities for pupils to debate ‘local and global issues’.
- Teachers help pupils build ‘strong phonic skills’ and develop a ‘love of reading’ through a well-structured reading curriculum.
- Pupils ‘behave well’ and ‘feel safe’, knowing they can talk to a ‘trusted adult’ if concerned.
Areas to improve
- Leaders need to ensure checks are in place to assure themselves that pupils ‘retain and build on their learning over time across the curriculum’.
- The ‘quality of pupils’ work is not consistently strong in all subjects’, requiring better monitoring of learning beyond reading and mathematics.
- Governors need an ‘accurate picture of achievement’ as current assurance processes are ‘not fully embedded’.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with a ‘strong culture of safeguarding throughout the school’ and staff trained to recognise when pupils are at risk.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 0% |
| 2023/24 | 46% |
| 2024/25 | 36% |
| 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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