Rotherfield Primary School
Crowborough, TN6 3NA · East Sussex · primary school
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62nd 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 4,294 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.0/10 among them, against 4.2/10 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 | 55.0 · 27 | 40% | 1.10 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Rotherfield Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 10.0% achieved the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.0 out of 10 among them, against 4.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Eco Club, School Council, and the Rotherfield School Choir, play football, and attend a Year 6 residential trip.
Getting in
The published school roll is 209 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 support pupils who are below the national median in core subjects? What specific activities are included in the Year 6 residential?
What Ofsted said about Rotherfield Primary School
Overview
Rotherfield Primary School continues to be a good school, fostering a strong sense of community where pupils feel happy, safe, and secure. Leaders maintain high expectations for all pupils, who enjoy their learning and demonstrate good behaviour, particularly through respectful discussions with ‘talk partners’. The curriculum is broad and rich in knowledge, preparing pupils for life in the diverse wider world.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a warm welcome and an inclusive environment where ‘everyone can have a friend’.
- Staff are highly skilled in adapting the curriculum to meet the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Early reading is a priority, with Reception and key stage 1 pupils receiving daily phonics lessons and well-matched books.
- Leaders provide extensive opportunities for pupils to develop leadership skills, including voting for school council representatives and acting as visitor ambassadors.
- Governors are dedicated to supporting leaders in improving attendance and are well informed about school priorities.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must establish a clear approach to checking what pupils know and remember in foundation subjects, as assessment is not yet consistently in place.
- Leaders need to ensure every adult has the expertise to teach phonics, as some older pupils at early reading stages do not receive consistent support.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with clear training, diligent record-keeping, and immediate action taken on any concerns raised.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 55% |
| 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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