Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School
Hailsham, BN27 4LG · East Sussex · primary school
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104th 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 3,905 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.8/10 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.
Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School 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%. 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.8 out of 10 among them, against 1.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Zylo Drama Club, Mega Explorers, and football, with both breakfast and after-school clubs available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 203 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 below the national median in literacy and numeracy? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment towards the higher standard? How does the current class size impact individual attention during lessons?
What Ofsted said about Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School
Overview
Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils thrive in a calm and respectful culture. Leaders are ambitious for the school, and pupils show genuine care for one another while rising to academic challenges. The inspection confirms that the school remains effective in its provision, though some teaching strategies require more consistent application across subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils are happy, feel safe, and enjoy their learning, supported by warm relationships with staff who know them well.
- Leaders have carefully sequenced lessons in phonics and reading, enabling pupils to learn to read with confidence and build a love of literature.
- Pupils are keen and confident mathematicians, benefiting from well-chosen practical resources and careful support for those with special educational needs.
- The school’s values drive the curriculum, particularly in religious education, creating a reflective environment where pupils behave well and model these values.
- Teachers use assessments effectively to match lessons to pupils’ needs, ensuring manageable workloads and helping pupils remember what they have learned.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure teachers fully understand how to deliver the planned curriculum, as inconsistent application means some pupils are not progressing as well as they could in certain subjects.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training and acting swiftly to help pupils at risk, supported by a culture where children confidently share concerns via the ‘worry box’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 74% |
| 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
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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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