Sedlescombe Church of England Primary School
BATTLE, TN33 0RQ · East Sussex · primary school
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21st 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.7/10 against 3,839 of them, against 7.2/10 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 | 79.0 · 86 | 40% | 3.43 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Sedlescombe Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 79.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 199 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 expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about Sedlescombe Church of England Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms the school remains ‘good’, with evidence suggesting it could achieve ‘outstanding’ if a full graded inspection were conducted now. Pupils benefit from ‘inspiring learning experiences’ within a ‘strong sense of community’ where they feel ‘safe, happy and secure’. The report highlights a deeply inclusive ethos and high expectations for learning that pupils consistently meet.
Strengths
- The curriculum is meticulously planned, ensuring pupils learn the ‘right knowledge, in the right order’, with a strong focus on diversity and ‘mirrors, windows and sliding doors’.
- Reading is taught effectively; pupils read books ‘precisely matched to the sounds that they know’, fostering a ‘strongly embedded’ reading culture and ‘exceptional quality’ writing by Year 6.
- Staff receive ‘effective training and expert support’, and the school’s inclusive approach ensures individual needs are ‘routinely considered, planned for and responded to’.
- Personal development is prioritised through extensive opportunities, such as the ‘50 things to do before you leave Sedlescombe School’ document, supporting pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural growth.
- Trust systems for oversight work well, and staff report that their ‘workload and well-being is routinely considered’.
Areas to improve
- The school must address attendance, as ‘a minority of pupils are absent from school too often’, though diverse strategies are currently helping to sustain better rates.
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 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 79% |
| 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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