Framfield Church of England Primary School
Uckfield, TN22 5NR · East Sussex · primary school
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95th 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 4,212 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.9/10 among them, against 3.4/10 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 | 64.0 · 49 | 62% | 3.03 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Framfield Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, matching the national median of 64%. However, 0.0% reached the higher standard, compared to the national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.9 out of 10 among them, against 3.4 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 85 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 to reach the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for children who need extra help in reading or maths? How does the school manage class sizes with the current number of places?
What Ofsted said about Framfield Church of England Primary School
Overview
Pupils are described as happy and safe at this welcoming village school, with strong personal development and effective early years provision. However, the quality of education, behaviour, and leadership are currently inconsistent, leading to disrupted learning and lower-than-expected pupil achievement.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from "high-quality support for pupils’ mental health and well-being," including therapeutic interventions that help them concentrate.
- Children in the early years "learn the important skills and knowledge they need," with teachers modelling learning clearly.
- The school offers a "rich offer of educational visits and wider opportunities" that enrich pupils’ experiences and personal development.
- Pupils are "polite and courteous," with clear systems ensuring they attend frequently and punctually.
Areas to improve
- Staff must ensure the curriculum is "well sequenced and ambitious in all subjects" so pupils learn important skills and knowledge over time.
- The school must ensure phonics is "consistently implemented" so pupils become confident, fluent readers, as current teaching is inconsistent.
- Leaders should ensure staff apply behaviour principles consistently to prevent disruptions and lost learning time.
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 | 33% |
| 2023/24 | 20% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| 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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