Icklesham Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Winchelsea, TN36 4BX · East Sussex · primary school
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19th 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 — 8.0/10 against 3,495 of them, against 7.3/10 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 | 80.0 · 88 | 40% | 3.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Icklesham Church of England Primary School and Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 80.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access swimming, a breakfast club, and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 121 pupils against a stated capacity of 131. 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 reach the expected standard to progress to the higher standard? What specific activities are included in the swimming programme?
What Ofsted said about Icklesham Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Overview
Icklesham Church of England Primary School and Nursery continues to be a good school, offering a friendly environment where pupils are happy and feel safe. The school fosters a calm, caring atmosphere with high expectations, ensuring pupils develop their individual character and talents effectively.
Strengths
- Pupils delight in attending, forming strong friendships and feeling they belong in a respectful community.
- The curriculum is well-constructed and ambitious, matching pupils’ interests and needs with clearly defined end points.
- Teachers effectively support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they access learning alongside peers.
- Reading and mathematics progress is strong, with older pupils developing a love of reading and improved maths outcomes.
- Staff workload is managed well, allowing teachers to focus on pupils and use effective questioning to check understanding.
Areas to improve
- Strengthen teachers’ subject knowledge in a few subjects where it is less secure, to ensure all pupils embed necessary knowledge and skills.
Safeguarding
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 | 78% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 80% |
| 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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