Northiam Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Rye, TN31 6NB · East Sussex · primary school
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45th 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 — 6.1/10 against 3,191 of them, against 5.7/10 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 | 79.0 · 86 | 40% | 3.43 |
| 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.
Northiam Church of England Primary School and Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 79.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2025. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (6.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in football, cricket, netball, hockey, rugby, gymnastics, badminton, and athletics. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 159 pupils against a stated capacity of 108. 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 manage class sizes when operating significantly above its designated capacity? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the higher standard in core subjects? How are the various sports clubs scheduled to ensure broad participation across the year?
What Ofsted said about Northiam Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Overview
Northiam Church of England Primary School and Nursery has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils thrive in this “friendly, welcoming village school” where they are “happy and feel safe.” The school provides a high-quality education with a strong focus on reading and inclusion, though some improvements are needed in curriculum precision and attendance.
Strengths
- Children get off to a “strong start in the early years,” supported by the addition of a Nursery.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “identified quickly” and receive “appropriate support” to feel “valued and included.”
- The school has designed an “ambitious curriculum” where knowledge is planned to “build clearly over time.”
- Pupils “love to read” and gain the skills to become “confident readers,” with expert support for those struggling.
- Staff benefit from “high-quality training” and have “secure subject knowledge” that they use effectively.
Areas to improve
- In some areas of the curriculum, learning activities are “not precisely designed,” meaning some pupils miss out on key learning opportunities; lessons should be constructed to help pupils “deepen their understanding.”
- Some pupils are “not attending school as often as they should,” causing them to miss key learning; the school should strengthen work to support regular attendance.
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 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 79% |
| 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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