Netherfield CofE Primary School
Battle, TN33 9QF · East Sussex · primary school
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94th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 4.8/10 against 3,348 of them, against 4.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.83 |
| Ofsted | 10 | 35% | 0.34 |
| 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.
Netherfield CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. However, 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.7 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in April 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 126 pupils against a stated capacity of 140. 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
With 0.0% of pupils reaching the higher standard, what specific strategies are used to stretch high-achieving children in maths? How does the school support pupils who are close to the expected standard to ensure they secure it? What does a typical day look like for a child in the final year of primary education?
What Ofsted said about Netherfield CofE Primary School
Overview
Netherfield CofE Primary School is described as a "small, welcoming and nurturing school" where pupils are "happy and feel safe." The report states that pupils make "suitable progress from their starting points" and are "prepared well for secondary school," with attainment broadly in line with national averages.
Strengths
- Pupils have "highly positive attitudes to learning" and behave well, with the school creating an environment where "discrimination, abuse and violence are not tolerated."
- The curriculum is "ambitious, well thought out and logically ordered," with staff using "engaging ways to introduce new subject content."
- Leaders and staff provide effective support for pupils with additional needs, ensuring they are "prepared well for their next stage of education."
- The early years provision is strong, with staff helping children become "confident, articulate speakers" and developing a "love of reading."
- Staff are described as a "family," with high-quality professional learning and positive support for workload and wellbeing.
Areas to improve
- Leaders and governors should "strengthen their monitoring of the quality of curriculum and teaching" to ensure actions have maximum impact.
- Staff need to "systematically check pupils' understanding" so that tasks are better matched to individual learning needs.
- Leaders should continue to prioritise handwriting to ensure pupils' writing is "as secure as possible."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| 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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