St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Playden Rye, TN31 7PJ · East Sussex · primary school
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129th 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 — 0.0/10 against 2,609 of them, against 0.4/10 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 | 0.0 · 0 | 62% | 0.01 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Michael's Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 0.0% 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%, against a national median of 7%. 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 (0.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 75 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 who are not meeting expected standards in core subjects? What specific interventions are in place for the 2024/25 cohort? How does the school monitor progress for children in the breakfast and after-school clubs?
What Ofsted said about St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Overview
Pupils enjoy learning at this “warm and friendly school” where they feel “happy and safe” and exhibit “polite and courteous behaviour.” However, the quality of education and leadership require improvement because historic gaps in prior learning have not been fully addressed, and the new curriculum is not yet consistently embedded.
Strengths
- Reading is a strength, with staff delivering phonics accurately and ensuring books are “well matched to their phonics knowledge.”
- Early years provision is good, with staff modelling communication accurately so children are “well prepared for Year 1.”
- Pupils benefit from well-designed opportunities to develop interpersonal skills through leadership roles and clubs.
- Governors are “ambitious for pupils” and offer high levels of challenge and support.
- Staff are positive about working at the school, and leaders prioritise staff well-being.
Areas to improve
- The school must develop staff expertise to “identify and address gaps in pupils’ knowledge effectively” through better assessment.
- Teachers need to design activities that carefully account for gaps in prior knowledge to allow pupils to “deepen the important skills and knowledge they need.”
- Subject leaders require support to provide staff with necessary guidance to teach the new curriculum “confidently and effectively.”
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 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 38% |
| 2024/25 | 0% |
| 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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