Plumpton Primary School
Near Lewes, BN7 3EB · East Sussex · primary school
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84th 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 3,159 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.2/10 among them, against 2.9/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Plumpton Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 6.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.2 out of 10 among them, against 2.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 136 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
Since the 2023 inspection, what specific steps have been taken to support the 50.0% of pupils meeting expected standards? How do the breakfast and after-school clubs integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Plumpton Primary School
Overview
Plumpton Primary School continues to be a good school, characterised by a "wonderful, friendly environment" where adults and pupils care for one another. Leaders maintain high expectations for behaviour, fostering a culture of kindness and respect that ensures pupils feel safe and enjoy attending. The school provides a broad, ambitious curriculum with strong support for all learners, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate high levels of curiosity and concentration, with learning rarely disrupted because they enjoy the planned activities.
- Leaders prioritise reading effectively; children get off to a "quick start" in phonics, and swift support ensures those at risk of falling behind catch up quickly.
- The curriculum is well thought through, with leaders identifying key knowledge and breaking it into small steps to help pupils remember more.
- Most pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities successfully take part in the same learning activities as their peers due to early identification of needs.
- Leaders support teachers well by absorbing workload pressure, freeing staff to focus on the "most important work: teaching".
Areas to improve
- The mathematics curriculum planning has not been as well considered as in other subjects, and teachers do not always consistently check pupils’ understanding before moving on.
- Leaders should continue to monitor and implement plans to further improve the mathematics curriculum so that all pupils achieve as well as they could.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a culture of high vigilance where adults are well trained to spot signs of abuse and refer concerns swiftly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 78% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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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