Forest Row Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Forest Row, RH18 5EB · East Sussex · primary school
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102nd 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 3,673 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.9/10 among them, against 1.6/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| 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.
Forest Row Church of England Primary School and Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% 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 May 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.9 out of 10 among them, against 1.6 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 199 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 reaching the expected standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to improve attainment in reading and maths? How does the nursery phase transition into the main primary curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Forest Row Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Overview
Forest Row Church of England Primary School is described as a place where “a strong sense of belonging is at the heart” of the community, with pupils who are “happy and engaged.” The report highlights that the new leadership team has driven “rapid and sustained change,” resulting in an “Outstanding” rating for leadership and management, while overall effectiveness is judged as “Good.”
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a “highly inclusive ethos” and “strong relationships” with staff, ensuring they feel safe and supported.
- Teachers possess “expert knowledge” in their subjects, and there is a “sharp focus” on embedding phonics to ensure pupils become “confident and fluent readers.”
- The curriculum is enriched by “clubs, trips and visitors” that are “successfully woven throughout,” enhancing learning across different subjects.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is “very strong,” with “carefully considered support” helping them learn well.
- Staff well-being and workload are balanced effectively, and parents feel “listened to and an integral part” of their children’s learning.
Areas to improve
- Attendance remains an issue, as “too many pupils” are not attending regularly, causing them to miss “crucial learning.”
- Support for a “small number of pupils” lacks precision in some subjects, meaning they are “not yet achieving as well as they could.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 40% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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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