St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School
Hartfield, TN7 4AA · East Sussex · primary school
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105th 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 4,063 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.8/10 among them, against 1.6/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.8 out of 10 among them, against 1.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Wildlife Explorers and Wellbeing Art Club, participate in tennis, cross country, and football tournaments, and engage in guitar, drumming, and choir activities. Trips include a visit to Pooh Bridge. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 81 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
How does the school support pupils to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for pupils who need extra help in reading or maths?
What Ofsted said about St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School
Overview
The report confirms that St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” It describes a “welcoming school” where pupils are “happy and safe,” achieving well across a broad curriculum. The inspection was ungraded, meaning no new overall effectiveness grade was issued, but the school continues to meet the high standards set when it was previously judged good.
Strengths
- Pupils “delight in attending” and behave “exceptionally well,” showing respect for one another and adults.
- The school provides an “engaging and well-sequenced curriculum” that is “crafted to meet the needs and the interests of the pupils well.”
- Teachers use “well-crafted questions” to deepen understanding and adjust learning to help pupils embed knowledge.
- Pupils become “confident, fluent readers” and apply mathematical skills confidently across various subjects.
- The school offers “meaningful opportunities” for community and global projects, fostering moral and cultural understanding.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, “adaptive teaching approaches are not firmly embedded,” affecting how well some pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) learn the intended curriculum.
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 | 79% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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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