Punnetts Town Community Primary School and Nursery
Heathfield, TN21 9DE · East Sussex · primary school
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61st 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 2,886 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.6/10 among them, against 4.6/10 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 62% | 4.19 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Punnetts Town Community Primary School and Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% 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%. 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 4.6 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 121 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
Since 0.0% of pupils reached the higher standard, what specific strategies are in place to support those who are ready for greater challenge? How does the school manage class sizes when the roll exceeds the designated capacity?
What Ofsted said about Punnetts Town Community Primary School and Nursery
Overview
This is a school at the heart of its community where pupils feel happy and safe. Staff are ambitious for every pupil to succeed, and the curriculum is described as "ambitious and well ordered in most subjects." The report highlights strong relationships, positive attitudes to learning, and effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well and develop positive attitudes to learning, living up to the school’s high expectations.
- The teaching of reading is a whole-school priority, with staff effectively trained in phonics and a ‘five-a-day’ approach ensuring children get off to a strong start.
- The recent addition of a Nursery has strengthened early years practice, ensuring children are well prepared for Reception.
- Staff have strong subject knowledge and are confident in teaching the curriculum, supported by the federation.
- Leadership opportunities, such as the school council, provide a real-life context for pupils to learn about democracy and ownership.
Areas to improve
- The order of learning in a few subjects is not yet fully developed, meaning pupils do not build on or remember knowledge over time in these areas.
- Support for the weakest readers is not precise enough, hampering their ability to read with fluency and comprehension; the school should strengthen this approach.
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 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 27% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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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