Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School
Crowborough, TN6 3PJ · East Sussex · primary school
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54th 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 1,727 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.6/10 among them, against 4.9/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| 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.
Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. However, 0.0% reached the higher standard, 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 2.6 out of 10 among them, against 4.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join dance, puppetry, and gymnastics clubs, play football, and access both breakfast and after-school clubs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 91 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 aiming for the higher standard in maths? What specific strategies are used to improve results in the similar-intake comparison group? How do the breakfast and after-school clubs integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School
Overview
Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School continues to be a good school. Pupils love attending, feeling secure and valued within a small, friendly community where staff build warm relationships. The school has made significant progress in updating its curriculum, particularly in reading, English, and mathematics, leading to strong pupil achievement in these areas.
Strengths
- Pupils are described as loving the school, with both young and older children delighting in learning and achieving well.
- The revised curriculum in reading, English, and mathematics provides "cohesive and coherent learning," resulting in strong pupil outcomes.
- A new phonics programme is "securely embedded," with staff teaching it consistently well and pupils acquiring "secure and reliable reading skills."
- Disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "valued members of the school community" who participate fully in school life.
- The school’s Christian ethos is central to daily life, promoting values and respect, while staff are praised for being kind, fair, and responsive to pupil needs.
Areas to improve
- In a minority of foundation subjects, such as history, the school has not identified knowledge and key concepts precisely enough, leading to too much content and insufficient depth of learning.
- Leaders should refine the curriculum in these subjects and ensure staff have the necessary expertise to implement it effectively so pupils achieve as well as they could.
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 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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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