Sir Henry Fermor Church of England Primary School
Crowborough, TN6 2SD · East Sussex · primary school
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98th 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 3,450 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.5/10 among them, against 2.2/10 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 | 40.0 · 8 | 40% | 0.32 |
| 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.
Sir Henry Fermor Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 40.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 6.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.5 out of 10 among them, against 2.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Ezeesports, Ezeeblox, Recorder Club, Musical Theatre Club, Choir, and Orchestra. Sports include football, karate, and a morning running club. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 403 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 steps are taken to raise attainment in writing? How does the curriculum balance academic rigour with the wide range of extracurricular activities?
What Ofsted said about Sir Henry Fermor Church of England Primary School
Overview
Sir Henry Fermor Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school. Pupils are described as “thoughtful and considerate” within a “welcoming” environment where they feel “happy, safe and confident.” The school maintains high expectations for conduct and achievement, fostering positive attitudes towards learning.
Strengths
- The school has designed an “ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum” that allows pupils to revisit and build on prior learning effectively.
- Teachers identify pupils’ needs accurately, providing varied support to enable pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities to “learn the full curriculum and achieve well.”
- Staff possess “sound subject knowledge” and use it to create “exciting and engaging activities,” challenging pupils to develop problem-solving skills.
- Pupils are “enthusiastic readers” who learn to read “fluently and confidently” due to effective phonics delivery and targeted support.
- Staff build “warm and caring relationships” with pupils, maintaining calm classrooms where children take on leadership roles and responsibilities seriously.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, including mathematics, the new curriculum is “not yet fully embedded,” meaning some pupils “do not learn as well as they could.” Leaders must ensure the curriculum is fully embedded so pupils achieve well in all subjects.
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 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 48% |
| 2024/25 | 40% |
| 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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