Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School
Hastings, TN35 4LS · East Sussex · primary school
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14th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.6/10 against 2,979 of them, against 7.8/10 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 | 75.0 · 78 | 40% | 3.12 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 75.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 13.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 194 pupils against a stated capacity of 218. 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 trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year?
What Ofsted said about Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School
Overview
Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. The report describes a school where pupils are ‘enthusiastic about their learning’ and feel safe within a strong community. Leaders provide a broad curriculum that fosters a ‘real love of learning’, supported by high expectations and positive relationships between staff and pupils.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate ‘high standards of behaviour’, showing ‘positive behaviour and good manners’ in calm, purposeful lessons.
- The school’s Christian ethos is central, with pupils guided by values such as ‘courage, friendship, truthfulness, humility, compassion and hope’.
- Personal development is a strength; pupils learn to support each other, including those with additional needs, and understand that ‘everyone should be treated equally’.
- Mathematics teaching is effective, with a ‘well-sequenced curriculum’ and consistent use of key vocabulary to aid long-term retention.
- Parents appreciate the ‘family and community feel’, noting that staff are approachable and ‘go above and beyond’ to help.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure the curriculum in some subjects and the early years sets out ‘precisely what they want pupils to know and be able to do’.
- Staff supporting older pupils who are not yet fluent readers require full training in the new phonics programme to teach necessary strategies effectively.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with swift action taken to ensure pupils remain safe and staff well trained to identify when extra support is needed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 80% |
| 2024/25 | 75% |
| 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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