Rye Community Primary School
Rye, TN31 7ND · East Sussex · primary school
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108th 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 — 1.4/10 against 1,118 of them, against 1.3/10 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 | 32.0 · 4 | 40% | 0.14 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Rye Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 32.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 202 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 does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in writing? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in results?
What Ofsted said about Rye Community Primary School
Overview
Rye Community Primary School is judged to be ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. The report describes a school where ‘pupils are happy members’ who benefit from ‘warm and supportive relationships’ and a ‘carefully considered curriculum’. Leaders have high ambitions for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, fostering an inclusive community shaped by clear values.
Strengths
- The curriculum is well-planned, allowing pupils to see ‘how their knowledge builds from the earliest stages’ and leading to good progress.
- Early reading teaching is ‘secure’, with staff confidently checking progress and ensuring pupils become ‘confident and fluent readers’.
- Assessment systems in early reading and mathematics are ‘highly effective’ in helping teachers identify and clarify misunderstandings quickly.
- Pupils feel safe, with ‘bullying [being] rare’ and confidence that staff will resolve issues swiftly.
- Leaders provide diverse opportunities for wider skill development, such as forest school and financial literacy activities.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must continue to address barriers to attendance, as ‘too many pupils do not attend school regularly enough’.
- Assessment is ‘not yet well embedded in some foundation subjects’, meaning staff may not know what knowledge pupils have remembered over time.
- Behaviour at social times can be ‘a little more unsettled’, with occasional disagreements during games that require further improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’ and there is a ‘strong culture of safeguarding in the school’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 39% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 32% |
| 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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