Pevensey and Westham CofE Primary School
Pevensey, BN24 5LP · East Sussex · primary school
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9th 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 — 7.8/10 against 3,864 of them, against 7.4/10 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 | 76.0 · 80 | 62% | 4.91 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 38% | 2.54 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Pevensey and Westham CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 76.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 10.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a ukulele club and an after-school club. Trips include Forest School, Woodland Explorers, Bush Craft, visits to the RSPCA’s Mallydams Wood and Bushy Wood, and a beach experience.
Getting in
The published school roll is 415 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 do the Forest School trips integrate with the curriculum? What support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard?
What Ofsted said about Pevensey and Westham CofE Primary School
Overview
Pupils at Pevensey and Westham CofE Primary School are described as keen to learn, forming positive relationships within a ‘big, happy community’. The school provides an ‘engaging and ambitious curriculum’ where pupils achieve well across a broad range of subjects and develop a love of reading. Behaviour is rated as outstanding, with pupils demonstrating exceptional conduct, kindness, and resilience.
Strengths
- Pupils ‘behave exceptionally well’, showing compassion and managing their emotions effectively.
- The curriculum is ‘engaging and ambitious’, providing clarity on knowledge and linking meaningfully to early years learning.
- Staff are ‘well trained’ and supported by workload reduction strategies, enabling them to focus productively in class.
- Reading skills are developed well from an early age, with adults supporting those who have fallen behind to ‘catch up well’.
- The school enhances pupils’ moral and cultural development through charitable giving and community engagement.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must consistently check that pupils’ recall of prior knowledge is secure in some subjects to help them embed learning.
- Strategies to adapt curriculum delivery for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) need to be fully implemented to ensure these pupils achieve as well as they could.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘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 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 76% |
| 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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